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Major incident declared in Wolverhampton as more than 100 firefighters tackle blaze

Wolverhampton Police said they were assisting at the scene and had closed roads, adding that the public should stay away from the area
West Midlands Fire Service
George McMillan

By George McMillan


Published: 06/12/2022

- 09:06

Updated: 06/12/2022

- 09:33

More than 100 firefighters were on the scene in Wolverhampton where a 200m-squared fire has caused all nearby trains to be stopped

A major incident has been declared in Wolverhampton after a fire engulfed multiple factory units.

The West Midlands Fire Service said more than 100 firefighters were on the scene where a 200m-squared fire has caused all nearby trains to be stopped.

Wolverhampton Police said they were assisting at the scene and had closed roads, adding that the public should stay away from the area.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was also there providing “specialist resources”.

“We can confirm that this fire involves multiple factory units, measuring a total of approximately 200m x 200m,” West Midlands Fire Service said.

Handout photo issued by West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) of firefighters attending a major incident at a derelict factory at Lower Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton. WMFS said more than 100 firefighters were on the scene where a 200m-squared fire has engulfed multiple factory units. Picture date: Tuesday December 6, 2022.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was also there providing “specialist resources”.
West Midlands Fire Service

Undated handout photo taken from the twitter account @nathanfletch_ of firefighters attending a major incident at a derelict factory at Lower Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton. WMFS said more than 100 firefighters were on the scene where a 200m-squared fire has engulfed multiple factory units. Picture date: Tuesday December 6, 2022.
Wolverhampton Police said they were assisting at the scene.
Nathan Fletcher

“All nearby trains have been stopped.

“Our crews are tackling the blaze from multiple angles, and we have more than 100 firefighters in attendance.

“Our High Volume Pumping Unit (HVP) is pumping water from a nearby canal.

“A thermal imaging drone has been brought into use to provide us with an aerial view of the incident, helping inform operational decisions.”

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