Wolverhampton fire: Major fire at factory erupts in UK city as residents report 'sky full of dark smoke' - roads in area closed
A major fire has erupted in Wolverhampton with residents reporting seeing smoke billowing across the sky.
The fire has erupted at a factory on Sunbeam Street near Upper Villiers Street in Wolverhampton. The blaze began just after 7:30am this morning. Nearby residents have reported hearing explosions.
One resident told the Express and Star: "There is thick black smoke and flames and I can hear explosions.” Another user posted on X: “Can see a big fire in Wolverhampton this morning.
“Hope everyone is ok. The sky is full of dark smoke.”
West Midlands Roads posted on X that there are now road closures in the area. It says: “Closures on Upper Villiers Street both ways between Marston Road and Sunbeam Street. Avoid the area near St Luke's Church.”
West Midlands Fire Service said: “We currently have eight fire engines, a 4×4 brigade response vehicle and a hydraulic aerial platform in attendance. Firefighters from Bilston, Fallings Park, Tipton, Willenhall, Haden Cross, Wednesbury, Dudley and Walsall are at the scene. The first crew arrived at the incident within three minutes of being mobilised.
“This is a fire in a factory building. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are currently tackling the fire using hose reel jets. This is a live incident.
“Please avoid the area whilst we work at the scene as there is significant disruption. If you live or work in the area, please close your doors and windows.”