Fire at barn conversion in Essington extinguished by firefighters

Investigation into the fire's cause to follow.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 21st Oct 2026

Firefighters have successfully extinguished a blaze at a barn conversion in Essington.

The fire occurred on New Landywood Lane, with emergency services called to the scene at 5pm yesterday, 20th October.

Five fire appliances, including three from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene and found the building well alight.

Fire crews forced entry into the barn conversion and used hose reel jets to tackle the flames.

During the incident, a man received oxygen therapy at the scene and was subsequently examined by paramedics.

An investigation to determine the cause of the fire will be conducted in due course.

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