**Major Blaze at Birmingham Carpet Factory: Residents Advised to Avoid Area**
A massive fire has engulfed a carpet storage warehouse at Tyseley Industrial Estate, Birmingham, causing significant disruptions. Nearly 80 firefighters rushed to the scene as the two-storey building on Steeleys Road went up in flames around 7.15pm last night. The inferno tore through the night, with huge plumes of smoke visible from afar. Video footage shared online shows the dramatic scene as the fire devoured the facility, with large clouds of smoke filling the sky.
Emergency services have made good progress, scaling down operations slightly by this morning, but a strong presence remains with seven crews, several fire engines, and a hydraulic platform still battling the remnants. Residents are urged to steer clear of the area, as partial road closures persist and smoke levels remain high. A high-volume pump in use is causing delays on Warwick Road, now reduced to one lane.
People in nearby areas have been advised to keep doors and windows shut as a precaution against smoke inhalation. The advice to avoid the vicinity will likely stay in place for most of the day. Stay safe if you’re in the Birmingham area and take alternative routes to ease traffic congestion.
Remember, safety first! Keep updated and look after yourselves and your neighbours during this incident.