Eight West Midlands Fire crews tackled a blaze at a ‘suspected cannabis factory’ in Selly Oak this morning (Wednesday 9th December).
The fire started at around am in the roof of a three storey building in Bristol Road South, close to the Oak Tree Lane junction.
We currently have 8 appliances and 40 firefighters tackling a blaze on Bristol Rd South, nr to the Bear & Staff PH. The section between Oak Tree lane & Chapel lane remains closed, please avoid if possible and stay safe if you must travel to work this morning. pic.twitter.com/Ln38JEY7YT
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) December 9, 2020
Residents of flats were evacuated and Bristol Road South was closed as 40 firefighters assertively brought the fire under control, preventing further spread through the roof space.
The road was reopened by 8am with some residents being allowed back in to their homes, while others had to be found alternative accommodation.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “ We were alerted to a large fire at a flat above a café on Bristol Road in Selly Oak just before 3am this morning (Wednesday 9 December) and officers attended to manage the city’s outbound traffic.
”It was later discovered that the flat contained a cannabis factory and enquiries are now underway to find out who is responsible for the growth.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police on Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk (8am – midnight) or to call 101 any time. Please quote log 299 of 9 December.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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