Fire at Tipton recycling plant 'was arson'
West Midlands Fire Service are dealing with a fire at a recycling plant in Tipton.
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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