Seven fire crews responded to a tower block in Birmingham early this morning following a fire on an upper floor, prompting the evacuation of residents. The incident, located at Coniston Crescent in Hamstead, occurred at 6:22 am, with West Midlands Fire Service, police, and ambulance crews on the scene. Firefighters reported a “seven pump” emergency response, indicating the fire likely began on the ninth floor of the building.
All residents were safely evacuated, although the extent of injuries, if any, remains unconfirmed. Emergency services will continue to be present at the site as investigations progress.
In a separate development, West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants during searches in a flat adjacent to where the fire originated. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.
The accidental fire on the ninth floor of an eleven-story building in Great Barr was swiftly extinguished this morning. Surrounding flats were inspected and found to be undamaged.
A single fire crew remains at the scene for precautionary measures. According to a West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson, the incident was reported at Coniston Crescent in Great Barr, with six fire engines and two brigade vehicles dispatched promptly to the location.
The fire, confined to a flat on the ninth floor, was successfully put out by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Nearby flats were assessed for fire damage and deemed clear. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
West Midlands Police were summoned to assist at Coniston Crescent shortly before 6:30 am. During their search efforts, authorities stumbled upon a cannabis farm with 16 plants in a neighboring flat. Police are aiding the fire service in their inquiries and are on-site to investigate the fire’s cause.
West Midlands Police are still present at the scene, and updates from the West Midlands Fire Service, Ambulance, and Police are pending.
Firefighters continue to address the blaze on the ninth floor of the tower block in Hamstead, Birmingham, with police and ambulance services also on standby. The tower block has been fully evacuated, and all residents have been safely relocated.
The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, required seven fire crews to respond to Coniston Crescent. A hose reel jet was deployed at the location for fire suppression efforts.