Large Wolverhampton blaze being scaled down after crews tackle factory fire - as it happened
Eight fire crews are at the scene of a major blaze in Wolverhampton this morning (May 14).
Eight fire crews have responded to the scene of a blaze in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Fire Service have confirmed they are currently at the scene on Walsall Street in Horsley Fields.
Rachel Hamblett, a resident who lives nearby, told the Express & Star that she heard “loads of bangs” and saw “black smoke”.
Pictures and video from train passenger Jula Murasova shows the emergency response on the street with smoke being visible from as far as Wolverhampton train station.
West Midlands Fire Service posted on X this morning urging the public to avoid the area.
It said: “We have 8 crews in attendance at a fire on Walsall Street, Horsley Fields, Wolverhampton. As a precaution, if you live or work nearby, please keep doors and windows closed. Avoid the area, where possible.”
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