More than 100 fire fighters tackle huge industrial estate blaze

More than 100 fire fighters are tackling a huge blaze on an industrial estate in Birmingham.

Enormous plumes of thick black smoke could be seen rising from Tyseley Industrial Estate across the city, with concerned residents sharing dramatic images and footage of the scene.

Initially, 50 firefighters from 10 engines were scrambled to the warehouse, but the blaze was so ‘severe’ that double the amount of workers had to be sent in to help.

Some firefighters had to be removed from certain corners of the fire to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion. Plans for rest and hydration breaks have been put in place, West Midlands Fire Service added.

The fire service urged people to keep doors and windows shut as it tried to bring the blaze under control.

Efforts are expected to continue throughout the night, with hydraulic aerial platforms being used to try and bring the fire under control.

Residents reported seeing thick black smoke swirling the sky from as far as Birmingham Airport, the city centre, the Jewellery Quarter, Moseley, Digbeth, Edgbaston, Sparkbrook and other areas.

Assistant chief fire officer Sarah Warnes said: ‘In spite of extremely hot and arduous conditions, they have drawn on their skills and professionalism to ensure that the fire has been contained to the one site, saving nearby premises from harm.

‘As well as 20 fire crews we have also had a number of specialist resources at the scene, including our hazardous materials specialists and a high-volume water pumping team.

‘I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of our partners from many other agencies, with whom we will be working tirelessly throughout the night to bring this incident to a safe conclusion.’

There were no reports of any injuries.

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