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Serious Birmingham fire engulfs 300 tonnes of scrap metal

West Midlands Fire Service The scrap yard fireWest Midlands Fire Service
Crews were called to the Birmingham recycling centre at about 04:45 GMT

An estimated 300 tonnes of scrap metal have been consumed in a fire at a recycling centre.

Eight crews from West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) were called to Bordesley Green Road in Birmingham at about 04:45 GMT.

Nearby Landor Street has been closed while 38 firefighters tackle the blaze, with efforts to contain the fire expected to last all day, WMFS said.

The fire service confirmed there had been no reported injuries.

It urged people in the Bordesley Green and Saltley areas to keep their doors and windows closed and for people to avoid the area.

West Midlands Fire Service Firefighters at the sceneWest Midlands Fire Service
West Midlands Fire Service said "good progress" had been made
West Midlands Fire Service A firefighter at the sceneWest Midlands Fire Service
Local residents were urged to keep windows and doors closed

A spokesperson said "good progress" was being made in an update shortly after 10:00, adding crews were working to prevent the fire spreading to nearby fences.

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