60 fire fighters tackling massive blaze at scrapyard
A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson said: “Shortly after 10.30am on Wednesday (1 April), we responded to Lifford Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham.
“At present, 11 fire engines, a hydraulic aerial platform and a 4×4 brigade response vehicle are in attendance, crewed by around 60 firefighters from Kings Norton, Bournbrook, Northfield, Woodgate Valley, Highgate, Smethwick, Aston, Aldridge, Erdington, Handsworth and Haden Cross stations. Further resources are expected at the scene.
“This is a significant scrapyard fire, which has created a large smoke plume in the area. Because of this, if you live or work nearby please close your windows and doors. Traffic is disrupted, so please avoid the area whilst we work at the scene.”
