Thousands of tires burn in UK West Midlands

ERJ staff report (BC)

Birmingham, UK – About 40 firefighters tackled a blaze involving around 5,000 tires at a Woverhampton garage in the early hours of 26 August, the BBC reported.

The fire started at S.S. Autocare before 03:00 BST and was brought under control by about 07:15 BST.

At its height, nine fire engines were sent to the scene of the blaze, which affected 80 percent of a building, including the roof, the fire service said.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

The fire service said it would probably be damping down for the rest of 26 August.

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