Huge fire breaks out in Birmingham next to M6 with warning issued to drivers and residents

Huge plumes of smoke have been spotted across Birmingham (Image: @updates_brumz) A massive inferno has erupted near an industrial park in Birmingham, sending emergency services into a frenzy as they battle the flames close to the M6 in Tyburn. Astonishing videos circulating on social media reveal a towering column of smoke visible all the way from Birmingham Airport, with clips suggesting the fire is raging behind the well-known B&M store. The West Midlands Fire Service has taken to Twitter to issue urgent advice, dispatching numerous crews to tackle the fire at Hastingwood Industrial Park on Wood Lane, Erdington.

Residents have been urged to keep windows and doors shut to avoid smoke inhalation, while motorists are advised to steer clear of the area and plan alternative routes due to the severity of the incident. One social media user expressed their alarm: "It's one of the industrial units right next to the Costa. I was just having a coffee when they evacuated.

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