The West Midlands Fire Department is currently witnessing a fire that broke out in a multi-storey apartment building on Middlesbrough Road in Caunden. The fire department confirmed that the fire was on the 15th floor.
The first crew arrived at the scene shortly before 8:50 p.m. tonight, within two minutes of the mobilization. Seventeen response vehicles are on the scene, 13 of which are firefighters.
The fire service is currently unable to confirm the total number of people evacuated, but told Coventry Live that three adults and a child had been evacuated from the 16th floor. They were taken to a safe place by firefighters, who gave them special fire hoods that ensured a safe escape through smoky areas.
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WMFS said shortly before 10pm on Saturday: “15 pumps are currently involved in a heavy fire in Coventry. The fire was reported on the 15th floor of a 16-storey building. “
It has not been made public whether the emergency services have found the cause of the fire or if there are any victims. Follow our live blog for more updates as we receive them.
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