Firefighters tackling severe blaze on former colliery roof in Halesowen
A severe fire, believed to be arson, has ripped through the roof of a former colliery in Halesowen.
More than 20 firefighters were called to the empty detached building in Hawne Lane at about 2.30pm on Saturday.
They used breathing apparatus, a main jet and a nine-metre ladder to tackle the blaze.
The fire is believed to be arson, West Midlands Fire Service said.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We were called at 2.37pm, it's an abandoned building on fire, it's an old open cast colliery.
"It's a void detached building with two floors.
"It's a severe fire in the roof, we've got four crews there.
"Good progress is being made and they're using a nine-metre ladder for the purpose of cutting away the roof."
Fire crews left the scene at 4.35pm.
