Firefighters tackle tall building fire in Coventry
There were no reports of any causalties
Last updated 21st Apr 2026
Firefighters have been tackling a tall building fire in Coventry this morning (Tuesday 21 April 2026).
The fire involved a kitchen in a second floor flat in a 10-storey building on Hale Street.
The service says there were no reports of any causalties.
West Midlands Fire Service said: "Just before 1.30am on Tuesday 21 April, we responded to a tall building fire on Hales Street, Coventry.
"A total of two fire engines and two brigade response vehicles attended, crewed by firefighters from Coventry and Foleshill fire stations.
"This involved a kitchen fire in a second floor flat in a 10-storey building. The fire was contained to the kitchen.
"Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire, which had involved a rubbish bag.
"We evacuated the building as a precaution, with residents being allowed back in shortly before 3am.
"There were no reports of any casualties."