A huge number of firefighters were deployed to tackle a tower block blaze in Birmingham earlier today. West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said crews attended the blaze in Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham, just after 4.30pm on Monday.
Six fire engines, three brigade response vehicles and a hydraulic aerial platform were sent to the fire which was on the top floor of the 16-storey high rise. A cordon was put in place, stretching from Snow Hill Queensway to Livery Street, according to WMFS.
THIS IS A LIVE BLOG. FOLLOW BELOW FOR UPDATES
You may also like
Rats Bite Patients' Feet At Night At Jabalpur Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College
Christine McGuinness admits 'frustrating' health battle that left her 'embarrassed'
'Draw attention from real shooter': George Zinn's chilling confession in Charlie Kirk killing; faces obstruction charge
'Starmer is disloyal, incompetent and will be out by spring' after major leadership flaw
Maheep Kapoor embraces healing and self-discovery at wellness centre