BIZARRE: Wmfs - What They Never Told You

Firefighters issue Black Friday warning over potentially dangerous batteries

West Midlands Fire Service urged people to ‘take care’ when purchasing lithium-ion batteries

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Firefighters tackle ‘significant’ factory fire blaze as 20 tonnes of tyres go up in smoke

Local residents and businesses have been advised to keep doors and windows closed, as there is large volumes of smoke in the area

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

UK fire chief took his life after alleged harassment over qualifications, inquest hears

Wayne Brown, UK’s first black fire chief, left note saying he ‘can’t do this any more’ after alleged harassment and media attention

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

Crews from eight engines tackle ‘large industrial fire’ in Birmingham

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said eight engines are at the scene in Witton, north Birmingham.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

Woman found dead at scene of house destroyed in gas explosion

West Midlands Fire Service confirmed the body of a woman had been found on Monday morning.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Woman found dead after gas explosion destroys house in Birmingham

The incident has also left one man in a life-threatening condition

Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022

Man in life-threatening condition after gas explosion 'like an earthquake' destroyed house

The man was rescued from the scene last night by residents and was taken to hospital after suffering 'very significant injuries'

Bristol Post · Jun 27, 2022

Woman found dead and man pulled alive from wreckage after Birmingham gas explosion

Police and fire crews descended on Kingstanding

Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2022

Woman dies and man is fighting for life after major blast at house in Birmingham

There are reports that heroic neighbours ran into the house to try and rescue the occupants

Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022

Man fighting for life after gas explosion in Birmingham

Footage on social media showed flames, damage and debris from a terraced red brick house.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022