'Large fire' at recycling plant in Oldbury
Around 50 firefighters have been tackling a large fire at Weir Waste Services in Oldbury overnight. West Midlands Fire Service said about 200 tonnes of cardboard and plastic went up in flames.
'Large fire' at recycling plant in Oldbury
25 firefighters have been tackling a large fire at a recycling plant in Oldbury overnight.
Crews from West Midlands Fire Service were called just before midnight to the fire at the site on Trinity Street.
The fire service said there was no toxic smoke, but are advising people to keep doors and window closed as a precaution.
They tweeted the fire is now being scaled down:
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