Two men remain in hosptial as investigation continues into Bloxwich blaze

Police have said that two men remain in hospital in a 'serious condition' following a house fire on Shrewsbury Close, Bloxwich, on Monday night. 

A number of people were evacuated following the blaze at around 9.15pm, which spread to neighbouring properties, with some families being housed by Walsall Council overnight and some taking shelter at the nearby St Thomas' Church.

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Following the incident, two men were found in Willenhall with burn injuries and were taken to hospital.

West Midlands Police have now said that the two men remain in hospital in a 'serious condition' and that theyare continuing to work alongside the West Midlands Fire Service to establish the cause of the blaze. 

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Investigations into a fire at an address in Shrewsbury Close, Bloxwich, on Monday evening (28 April) are continuing.

"Two men who were taken to hospital with burn injuries remain in a serious condition in hospital. We are working alongside fire service investigators to establish the cause of the blaze."

A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson added: "We continue to work alongside police colleagues to establish the cause of the fire."

Following the fire, residents took the chance to raise concerns over the sudden blaze, with many saying that the community should 'come together' to help those affected.

Gary Johnson, 65, from the area, said: "Some people were evacuated. I have seen some people walking around the street with bags of stuff. So they can at least get some of the stuff.

"It is sort of a close-knit community. If the church or something started a fundraiser, I think a lot of people would donate items and stuff."

The investigation continues.