Fire service deal with blaze in Walsall
The incident was reported this morning.
Fire crews have been working putting out a blaze that happened in Walsall this morning.
The incident was first reported before 5.40am in Moat Street, Willenhall, Walsall.
There are no casualties or injuries.
West Midlands Fire Service issued this statement.
"Ten fire engines, a 4×4 brigade response vehicle and a hydraulic aerial platform initially responded, crewed by around 50 firefighters.
A two-storey derelict factory, measuring approximately 55m x 50m, had been entirely affected by fire.
A cordon, measuring around 30m was erected due to the building’s partial collapse and remains in place. Five properties were evacuated as a precuation due to their proximity to the fire. Houses were unaffected by fire.
Three main jets have been in use as firefighters continue to work at the scene. At present, 11 fire engines, a 4×4 brigade response vehicle, a high-volume water pumping unit and two hydraulic aerial platforms are at the scene.
Firefighters have been supported by drone operations. Newhall Street at Cemetery Road is closed.
There are no casualties or injuries.
A multi-agency briefing has taken place with Police, National Grid, Cadent and Severn Trent colleagues."