Drone images reveal extent of Brownhills wildfire damage
There were no casualties reported in connection with the fire
New drone images have revealed the extent of damage caused by a large wildfire near Clayhanger Lane, after firefighters were called to the blaze on Tuesday afternoon.
Shortly before 3.30pm on August 11, firefighters responded to multiple reports of smoke and fire in and around Lindon Drive, Clayhanger Common, Chandlers Keep and Clayhanger Lane.
The fire service said: “Fire engines from Aldridge, Bloxwich and Ward End are in attendance, supported by 4×4 brigade response vehicles from Perry Barr, Fallings Park, Handsworth and Wolverhampton.”
Crews were tackling what was described as a large wildfire on the field adjacent to Clayhanger Lane, covering an area of approximately 200 metres by 200 metres.
According to the fire service, significant amounts of smoke were blowing in multiple directions because of swirling winds.
Police attended the scene and initially evacuated 15 properties, with plans put in place to evacuate a further 60 homes.
However, by 5.30pm, emergency services confirmed that evacuation procedures had stopped after firefighters made good progress tackling the blaze. Residents were expected to be allowed back into their homes shortly afterwards.
There were no casualties reported in connection with the fire.
The fire service urged anyone living or working nearby to keep doors and windows closed and avoid the area where possible.
New drone images taken after the blaze show the scale of the fire damage, with large areas of the field left scorched and blackened following the incident.
Firefighters continued working at the scene to deal with the remaining fire and prevent the flames from spreading further.