Fire crews tackle huge blaze at industrial estate in Tamworth

More than 20 fire fighters are tackling the blaze in Tamworth. Credit: West Midlands Fire Service

A large fire has broken out on an industrial estate in Tamworth.

More than 20 firefighters and six engines are tackling the blaze, which is on the Lichfield Road Industrial Estate. Several coaches are reported to be on fire.

West Midlands Fire Service has asked people to avoid the area, calling it a 'serious incident'.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue tweeted: "We currently have a large fire in progress on the Lichfield Road industrial estate in Tamworth. There are six appliances in attendance dealing with a number of coaches on fire.”

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