This morning, a fleet of 75 firefighters was sent to address several plants in Birmingham.
The West Midlands Fire Department initially dispatched eight fire engines to the site at Hill Warwick Road, Spark at 7.15 a.m. but quickly increased support levels when they realized the scale of the fire.
Shortly after 10 a.m., the service confirmed that they had sent 75 firefighters, 15 fire trucks, 3 hydraulic platforms and a high-capacity pump to try to control the fire.
The venues involved are believed to be central linen services and several other businesses in the same building – which can completely disappear from the site.
The casualties not confirmed due to the fire are currently listed as “continued” on the fire department’s website.
The service also confirmed that about 400 nearby homes are suffering cuts due to the blast hitting the nearby substation.
They said: ‘The substation affected by the Warwick Road fire in Sparkhill was isolated by the State Grid and affected about 380 homes.
“SG expects to restore all power to all homes by 6.30 pm.”
This morning, a fleet of 75 firefighters was sent to deal with multiple factories in Birmingham
The West Midlands Fire Department initially dispatched eight fire engines to the site at Warwick Road in Spark at 7.15 a.m. but quickly improved support levels
Shortly after 10 a.m., the service confirmed that they had sent 75 firefighters, 15 fire trucks, 3 hydraulic platforms and a large capacity pump to control the fire.
Severn Trent water was also asked to increase the flow of water in the area, as initial attempts to extinguish the fire were hampered by low water pressure.
Meanwhile, Birmingham police confirmed they were asked to assist around 11 a.m. and they are believed to be still there.
A statement from West Midlands Ambulance Service urged locals to close windows and doors as people feared damage caused by inhalation of smoke.
It reads: ‘Our fire colleagues are currently in Birmingham. No casualties. Please avoid this area.
Locals are advised to close windows and doors to avoid inhalation and smoking. The West Midlands Fire Department will provide more updates.
It is believed that the venues involved are central linen services and several other businesses in the same building
It is currently listed as “ongoing” on the fire department’s website due to no confirmed casualties in the fire.
The service also confirmed that about 400 nearby homes are suffering from cut losses due to the blast hitting the nearby substations due to the fire.
A spokesman for the West Midlands Fire Department said: “Short after 7 a.m. this morning (Sunday, April 20) at 7 a.m., the crew responded to an incident on Sparkhill Warwick Road.
‘40% of single-layer multi-purpose industrial units are reportedly affected by fire.
During its peak period, there were 15 fire trucks and a total of 75 personnel.
Firefighters are using three hydraulic platforms and main sprinklers to put out the fire and work closely with Cadent, Severn Trent and West Midlands ambulance services.
“No casualties, no reports.”
