A significant fire at a factory in the West Midlands has prompted the response of more than 70 firefighters after 20 tonnes of tyres caught fire. The fire service received the call around 10:40 am, and efforts are underway to control the blaze, which is producing a large plume of smoke visible from several miles away. Although the fire involves a hundred-square-meter unit, no casualties have been reported. Safety measures include warnings for the public to stay clear of the area, and specialized equipment is being deployed for containment.
Firefighters are battling a significant blaze at a factory after 20 tonnes of tyres reportedly caught fire in the West Midlands, involving more than 70 firefighters.
No casualties have been reported, and members of the public have been warned to stay away due to the thick plume of smoke visible from miles away.
The fire is at a single story unit measuring 100m by 100m, with progress being made to tackle the blaze supported by police and ambulance services.
A drone team, hydraulic aerial platform, and a high volume pump team have been utilized to prevent the fire from spreading and to contain the situation.
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