Central West Midlands Fire Service

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Stratford Road reopened after bust water pipe caused huge flood in Sparkhill

Stratford Road in Birmingham was closed after a 28i inch water pipe burst in the area.

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Ex-firefighter admits taking photo of dead man at scene of crash

Cameron Hancel took the photo and then sent it to others. He was dismissed straight away.

20 Aug

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Roof collapses as fire continues in Birmingham shop

A large fire has broken out at a building on Barr Street in Hockley, Birmingham.

18 Aug

Major incident: source of cyanide in canal identified and spill stopped

One woman injured after lightning strike hits home and sets roof on fire

Firefighters tackle large blaze at business and extinguish 150 tonnes of waste

Murder investigation after man dies and four injured in house fire

Two women killed in house fire as murder investigation launched

More than 30 firefighters called to huge blaze at former Birmingham school

Multiple fire engines tackle blaze on Birmingham's Broad Street

'Hero' bin worker on his rounds rescues man, woman and dog from house fire

More than 40 firefighters tackle blaze at derelict hotel

WMFS Chief Fire Officer Wayne Brown found dead at home

Investigation underway after huge blaze inside scrap factory

Fire crews remain on scene following huge blaze at Wolverhampton factory