Major fire reported in Wolverhampton sending smoke plumes over city – residents speak of hearing ‘explosions’

It has sent smoke billowing over the city and is believed to have started near Upper Villiers Street. 

Nearby residents have also reported hearing explosions. 

Karl Geraghty, who lives nearby said: “There is thick black smoke and flames and I can hear explosions. 

The fire in Wolverhampton

“It is clearly a major fire.”

Catherine Pickett, of Penn, who was driving to work, said: “You can smell the fire in the air. 

“There are flames and thick smoke and I can just hear sirens coming from every direction.” 

West Midlands Fire Service has been contacted for comment.

More updates to follow. 

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