The fire service suspects a major blaze in Tipton was "started deliberately". 

West Midlands Fire Service responded to reports of a fire in Danks Way, Great Bridge at around 3.20pm on Wednesday, February 7 with six fire engines, 30 firefighters and one hydraulic aerial platform being sent to the scene. 

This incident involved approximately 200 pallets of plastic crating on fire which crews tackled using main jets and hose reels.

The fire was confirmed out at around 4.24pm with crews remaining in attendance whilst they dig out and turn over debris from the fire. 

West Midlands Police were also in attendance and the fire is suspected to have started deliberately. 

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A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: "At approximately 3.20pm on Wednesday, February 7, we responded to reports of smoke at a premises at Great Bridge, Tipton.

"Fire engines, crewed by firefighters from Tipton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Bilston, and Wednesbury initially responded. Our hydraulic aerial platform was also mobilised.

"Our high volume water pumping unit was initially requested to help with water supply, but has since been stood down.

"At approximately 4.24pm, the fire was confirmed to be out. Crews will remain in attendance whilst they dig out and turn over debris from the fire.

"West Midlands Police have been in attendance, and the fire is suspected to have started deliberately."

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police added: "We will be investigating a suspected arson at a business premises in Tipton this afternoon.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or to call 101, quoting 20/216326/24."