Factory fire near Fort shopping centre in Birmingham was started accidentally

Fire investigators say a blaze that broke out at a factory near the Fort shopping centre in Birmingham, was started accidentally and was electrical in nature.

Around 40 firefighters were at the scene of the large fire overnight, which broke out on Wednesday 17th July.

A number of fire engines remain at the scene as firefighters continue work to fully extinguish the blaze.

West Midlands Fire Service were called to the fire on Hastingwood Industrial Park on Wood Lane in just after 3.20pm.

At it's height, more than 100 fire fighters were at the scene.

The fire broke out a factory where sports equipment is produced.

The fire service confirmed that the blaze was contained to the site and everyone was accounted for.

As part of the firefighting effort, a drone was deployed to survey the area from the air.

West Midlands Ambulance Service assessed one man and discharged him at the scene.

On Wednesday, the flames could be seen across the city, with people in Moseley posting their view of the flames on X.

Others posted they could see the smoke from the city centre.

West Midlands Police say they are supporting fire colleagues with road closures.

The following closures remains in place:

• Wood Lane is closed at the junction with Bromford Lane, Tyburyn Road, and Wingfoot Way.

• Wingfoot Way is closed at the junction with Fort Parkway.

• Holly Lane is closed at the junction with Tyburn Road.

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