Blaze at Tipton factory unit involved estimated 10 tonnes of waste
A blaze at a Tipton factory unit involved an estimated ten tonnes of rubbish, it has been revealed.
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Four fire engines rushed to George Henry Road shortly before 5pm on Wednesday (April 16).
Residents were advised to avoid the area while fire crews worked at the scene.
West Midlands Fire Service said the blaze involved an approximate ten tonnes of waste in a factory unit and also affected an outdoor loaded bay.
A fire service spokesman added: "Firefighters used hose reels to extinguish the blaze. On-site staff, assisted by firefighters moved piles of waste to allow hotspots to be extinguished.
"Everyone was accounted for and there were no injuries. We left this incident at around 7.10pm."
