Crews scale back after major fire in West Bromwich

Firefighters have been tackling a huge blaze at a factory in West Bromwich, Birmingham.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 28th Jul 2025

Crews have scaled back efforts after tackling a major factory fire in West Bromwich over the weekend.

West Midlands Fire Service were called to the blaze on Great Bridge Street, yesterday morning, where 20 tonnes of tyres were alight.

No one is believed to have been injured but nearby homes and businesses were evacuated.

Four units have been damaged, with huge plumes of black smoke seen billowing into the sky.

National Grid, Severn Trent, Sandwell Council, the Environmental Agency, and West Midlands Police were also all involved in helping the fire service contain the fire and keep the public and environment safe.

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