Fire out at Jaguar Land Rover in Birmingham
50 firefighters have been on the scene in Castle Vale, Birmingham, this morning.
Last updated 24th Jun 2025
A fire, which broke out at the Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing plant in Birmingham, has been extinguished.
50 fire fighters were sent to the scene on Chester Road in Castle Vale shortly before 8:15 this morning (24 June).
West Midlands Fire Service said: "Eight fire engines, three 4×4 brigade response vehicles and a hydraulic aerial platform are in attendance, crewed by around 50 firefighters.
"The attending crews are from Ward End, Sheldon, Aston, Perry Barr, Hay Mills, Highgate, Handsworth, Smethwick, and Solihull stations."
Black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky, with driver telling us they could see it from the M6.
Jaguar Land Rover said: "West Midlands Fire Service attended a fire in a block at our Castle Bromwich site this morning. The incident was resolved quickly with no reported injuries. Fire teams remain at the scene to support investigations."
Officers will remain on the scene today to monitor any hotspots.