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Fire at Tipton recycling plant 'was arson'
West Midlands Fire Service are dealing with a fire at a recycling plant in Tipton.
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Fire at Tipton recycling plant believed to be arson
Major Tipton fire started deliberately, fire crews say
A major fire at a wood recycling plant in Tipton was started deliberately, West Midlands Fire Service says.
More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze which broke out on Bloomfield Road on Sunday afternoon.
The force says it reviewed CCTV footage which shows the fire was an act of arson.
Two fire engines remain at the scene damping down and are expected to be there throughout the night.
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Firefighters still on the scene of recycling plant blaze
Firefighters are still at the scene of a major fire at a recycling plant in Tipton.
One water jet is still in use this morning as crews tackle the blaze. Residents living in the area have been warned to keep their doors and windows closed due to the amount of smoke.
Video shows smoke from Tipton recycling plant fire
Tipton fire won't be resolved 'until late evening'
Station Commander at West Midlands Fire Service, Neil Griffiths, says there are 30 firefighters at the scene of a fire at a recycling plant in Tipton.
Fire crews continue to battle Tipton blaze
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Fire crews work hard to keep Titon fire at bay
Tipton fire presents 'no imminent danger' to public
Firefighters battle blaze at Tipton recycling plant