A dramatic video shows large flames coming from a business in Tipton yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, February 7).
Around 30 firefighters and six fire engines from Tipton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Bilston, and Wednesbury responded to reports of a fire at a business premises in Great Bridge.
The incident involved approximately 200 pallets of plastic crating which crews tackled using main jets and hose reels.
The fire was confirmed out at around 4.24pm with crews remaining in attendance to dig out and turn over debris from the fire.
West Midlands Police later confirmed that they are treating the fire as a suspected arson.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We will be investigating a suspected arson at a business premises in Tipton yesterday afternoon.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or to call 101, quoting 20/216326/24."
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