Fire service investigating cause of early-hours blaze at Birmingham business
No injuries were reported
West Midlands Fire Service is investigating the cause of a fire at a Birmingham food business in the early hours of this morning (September 22).
Fire crews were called to the scene of a fire at Ajwa Exotics on Gooch Street, Birmingham at around 2.30am.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported from the scene.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: “Around 2.30am on Tuesday 22 September, West Midlands Fire Service received a number of calls reporting a fire in Gooch Street, Birmingham.
“Firefighters from Bournbrook, Hay Mills, Highgate and Ladywood fire stations were in attendance.
“This was a fire in a shop on Gooch Street, leading firefighters to use one of our Hydraulic Platforms alongside hose reel, main jets and 12 firefighters under breathing apparatus.
“No one was hurt or injured in this incident. We are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.”
The fire service has been contacted for further updates.