Thick black smoke billowed over Great Bridge, near West Bromwich today as a major fire engulfed GB Tyres & Tracking on Great Bridge Street, drawing a massive emergency response and forcing some nearby roads to be closed. West Midlands Fire Service deployed seventeen engines and more than 70 firefighters to the scene, with crews arriving within two minutes of being mobilized at 10:41 am, according to West Midlands Fire Service. Residents near the tyre facility have been advised to stay indoors and close all windows and doors due to potential health risks from the dense smoke. The West Midlands Fire … Continue reading 70+ Firefighters Battle Massive Great Bridge Tyre Fire: Toxic Smoke Prompts Public Health Warnings