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Live: 75 firefighters deal with a severe fire in a high-rise building in Coventry

The West Midlands Fire Department dealt with a fire in a high tower on Middleborough Road in Radford. The fire department confirmed that the fire was located on the 15th floor of Nauls Mill House.

The first crew arrived on the scene shortly before 8:50 pm on Saturday night, within two minutes of the mobilization. Seventeen response vehicles are on the scene, 13 of which are firefighters.

Three adults and one child rescued by firefighters (Image: Michael Baileys)

A total of 75 firefighters were involved in the incident in the midst of it, and the fire service confirmed this morning that all those who had to be evacuated were carried out safely and no one was injured. 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. “

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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