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Large plastic fire tackled, with smoke plume visible for miles

Multiple fire crews were called to the scene of a large fire in Sandwell on Wednesday.

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The fire could be seen as far away as Wolverhampton. Photo: Winter Peach Photography

West Midlands Fire Service said they were called to reports of a blaze on Danks Way in Great Bridge at around 3.22pm, with the smoke being visible as far away as Wolverhampton.

Four fire engines were sent immediately to the scene, with two more vehicles and a hydraulic platform sent to the scene afterwards to tackle the fire, which is believed to involve a large amount of plastic.

The crews at the scene from Tipton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Bilston, and Wednesbury Fire stations tackled the blaze with main jets and hose reels, with the fire confirmed as out by 4.24pm.

An inspection at the scene is taking place at the scene of the fire, which is suspected of having been started deliberately.