More than 100 firefighters tackle bakery plant blaze

It broke out in Netherton on Friday.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 16th Sep 2023

More than 100 firefighters have been tackling a huge fire at a bakery warehouse in Dudley.

Crews were called to Crackley Way in Netherton on Friday afternoon (16 September) after reports of a fire on the first floor.

West Midlands Fire Service said the building was evacuated and no injuries were reported.

Huge plumes of smoke could be seen billowing from the site with people living nearby urged to keep windows and doors closed, and avoid the area.

Crews were working overnight to stop the fire spreading, supported by drone teams from West Midlands Police.

An update from West Midlands Fire on Friday night said: "The fire is being tackled in four different sectors, with nine main water jets currently in operation. Good progress is being made.

"A multi-agency briefing involving police, ambulance, the local council and site representatives has taken place.

"We are asking people to avoid the area as we work to bring this incident to a safe conclusion. If people living or working nearby are affected by smoke, they should keep windows and doors closed.

"Hose lines delivering water to the incident grounds within the immediate area may cause some disruption to roads."

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