Fire service continuing to monitor scene of Wolverhampton factory fire as more roads set to reopen
Firefighters are still working at the scene of a factory fire which left a unit on an industrial estate gutted.
West Midlands Fire Service put out an update at 12.15pm to say that crews were remaining at Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton to check for hotspots inside the building.
A hydraulic aerial platform, several fire engines and an incident command unit have remained in attendance at the site of the fire, which started on Wednesday just after 7am and saw more than 20 fire engines and multiple other appliances work to tackle it throughout the day and night.
The service also confirmed that several roads were reopening, including Bromley Street and Marston Road, and offered thanks to the public for avoiding the area while work was ongoing.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "Crews remain on scene at Sunbeam Street following a significant fire that broke out yesterday morning.
"Our drone footage has continued to provide critical imagery and intelligence to crews and fire control staff throughout the incident.
"It is currently being used to identify hotspots across the site, which firefighters continue to tackle.
"At present, we have one hydraulic aerial platform, five fire engines, our high-volume pumping unit, and our incident command unit in attendance.
"Police colleagues continue to support the incident with traffic management.
"Road disruption remains around the Sunbeam Street and Upper Villiers Street area, but Bromley Street and Marston Road (at the junction of Upper Villiers) will be re-opening imminently.
"Thank you to everyone who has avoided the area to allow our crews to work safely. Please continue to stay away from the scene while operations are ongoing."
