A FISH and chip shop in Sedgley is temporarily closed following an accidental fire.

Just before 10pm on Tuesday, July 11 around 15 firefighters rushed to High Street, Sedgley to tackle a fire in Tasty Plaice chip shop.

The fire spread to ventilation tubing from the frying area of the shop and caused damage to two flats above.

Ten employees, two customers and the occupants of the flats were evacuated.

A 17-year-old boy was treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics.

The fire service says they believe the blaze was caused accidentally.

Tasty Plaice is temporarily closed but owners say the shop will be back open again soon.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: “Shortly before 9.55pm on Tuesday, July 11, we responded to a fire in a fish and chip shop on High Street, Sedgley.

“Three fire engines from Brierley Hill, Tipton and Dudley responded, crewed by 15 firefighters. The first crew reached the scene within five minutes of being mobilised.

“This was a fire in the frying area of the shop, which spread to the ventilation tubing above the cooking station.

“The fire caused smoke damage to two flats above the shop.

“Occupants of the flats had evacuated prior to our arrival, as had ten employees and two customers who were in the shop when the fire started.

“Crews used three C02 fire extinguishers and two hoses to extinguish the fire. Gas and electric supplies were isolated.

“A 17-year-old was treated by crews for smoke inhalation. He is believed to have been conveyed to Russell Halls Hospital for further treatment. There were no further injuries.

“It is believed that this incident started accidentally. We left the scene at 10.16pm.”