Black Country residents tell of 'hellish' flames and smoke as major scrap yard blaze rages on with 'explosions' heard
Residents have described the dramatic scenes at a major scrap yard blaze that has caused major disruption across the Black Country.
Emergency services were called to the Enablelink Ltd building on George Henry Road, Tipton, at around 6.15am on Wednesday.
Smoke could be seen from miles away with people in the area saying they could feel the heat from the huge flames.
Members of the public stood by as firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service tackled the fire, with eight fire engines, two hydraulic platforms and 42 firefighters all working to douse the flames. Crews will remain at the scene today and potentially overnight.
Roads were closed and congested across the area with one school closing for the day due to the smoke. Other firms were uncertain on whether to open at all on Wednesday due to the disruption.
Tylah Colby, from Tipton, said: "It's horrible, look at it, it's hellish. It really is like something out of a movie.
"I've never seen anything like this before. The smoke was completely covering the sky above the fire at one point. It's crazy."
Paramedics searched the area but no patients were found and ambulance crews were stood down.
"There is a big fire at a nearby factory and the fire brigade are unable to tell us exactly what is burning, we have been advised to keep all windows and doors shut."
People watching also showed concern for those helping to fight the blaze.
