Great Barr garden shed fire spread to two neighbouring properties - WMFS update
Three gardens and several conifers were partially destroyed as a garden shed fire spread in Great Barr.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene of Elliston Avenue, Great Barr, at around 5.15pm on Tuesday to reports of a large garden fire on the road.
A 4x4 brigade response vehicle from Aston attended the scene, quickly finding one of the conifers alight in one of the property's gardens.
The fire spread to two neighbouring gardens of the address, with a shed and an outbuilding also suffering heat damage.
A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson said: "Shortly before 5.15pm on Tuesday 13 May, we responded to Elliston Avenue, Great Barr.
"A fire engine from Perry Barr and a 4x4 brigade response vehicle from Aston responded, arriving to find several conifers on fire in the garden of a property."
Firefighters used three hose reels to extinguish the flames before leaving the scene at around 9.40pm.
The spokesperson added: "The fire spread to two other gardens, with a shed and another outbuilding suffering heat damage. Firefighters extinguished the fire using three hose reels.
"We left the scene at around 9.40pm, returning later that evening to check for hotspots, but none were found."
The incident comes following a another fire in Rowley Regis that saw a house destoryed and two people taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation
West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been approached for more information.
