West Midlands Fire Service reveal cause of blaze at Wolverhampton chippy
The cause of a fire that broke out at a chip shop in Wolverhampton has been revealed by emergency services.
A probe had been launched after a blaze at a newly opened chip shop at a busy thoroughfare in Wolverhampton broke out shortly before 11.30am on Saturday, February 21.
Around 20 firefighters tackled the flames and smoke at The Wolves chippy, in Newhampton Road West, in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton.
A West Midlands Fire Service investigation has found that the fire started accidentally, with a spokesman from the force saying the cause is believed to be an "electrical issue."
It is thought that at least two members of staff were on the premises at the time and they were evacuated after spotting the fire and dialled 999. No one was hurt during the fire.
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