15 storey Birmingham building evacuated after flooding

A 15-storey high rise building in Birmingham was evacuated after it flooded.

The building in Guild Close, Birmingham flooded on February 28 and the residents had to be evacuated temporarily. Firefighting crews are still dealing with the incident.

West Midlands Fire Service responded with four fire engines and 18 firefighters, who arrived at the scene in under 5 minutes.

Approximately 128 residents have been evacuated as a precaution, due to flooding affecting the building electrics. Displaced residents have been temporarily housed at Ladywood Community Centre.

Crews are working closely with Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Police, Severn Trent Water and the electricity board to bring this incident to a resolution.

West Midlands Fire Service said: “We have now reduced our resources at the scene to three pump rescue ladders and 15 firefighters and the water has been safely isolated.”

It is not known if the residents were allowed to return yet.