‘Avoid the area’: Fire breaks out in Wolverhampton on a residential street

Firefighters urged people to avoid an area of Wolverhampton last night as they attended a fire on a residential street

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West Midlands Fire Service issued a warning to people to ‘avoid the area’ around Wendover Road in Wolverhampton last night (Saturday, January 17) as they tackled a blaze.

The warning was issued at 10.06pm. 

Firefighters said they sent four crews to the scene, adding: “Please avoid the area, where possible.”

There has been no update from WMFS since. Police are in attendance at the scene this morning. 

We will bring you further updates as soon as we receive them.