Man rescued after fire breaks out in Birmingham

The blaze has been brought under control

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 3rd Jun 2024

A man's been rescued by firefighters after a huge blaze broke out in Birmingham.

It was on Lower Tower Street in Aston yesterday afternoon at an industrial yard - with 50 firefighters dealing with it at it's peak.

No injuries have been reported and the response has now been scaled down.

It's not yet clear how the fire started.

Anyone living or working nearby is being advised to keep their windows and doors closed, whilst Lower Tower Street remains closed.

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