Darlaston fire: 100 cars involved in massive fire with smoke seen for miles

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Eight crews of firefighters are currently at the site of a wildfire in Tramway Close, Darlaston, West Midlands, after receiving a wave of 999 calls at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16.

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Birmingham: In the wake of a massive scrap car fire

A massive fire broke out at the recycling center with plumes of smoke causing delays on the nearby highway.

Eight crews of firefighters are currently at the site of a wildfire in Tramway Close, Darlaston, West Midlands, after receiving a wave of 999 calls at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 16.

The fire involved a large number of scrap compounds.

Large smoke plumes from the fire caused delays near Junction 10 of the M6.

A West Midlands Fire Service spokeswoman said: “We have responded to a number of calls regarding a fire at the Auto Recycling Center in Tramway Close, Darlston.

Thick black smoke rising from the recycling center fire.

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Walsall Fire Station) The massive Darlaston recycling center fire sent smoke into the air causing an M6 delay.

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Walsall fire station

“We currently have 10 fire apparatuses in attendance, one hydraulic platform, a large volume drone pumping unit and a number of specialist officers.

“Locals are being asked to keep windows closed due to the heavy smoke and to avoid the area. We are working with site owners, police and ambulances as well.

“We are making good progress in extinguishing the fire and protecting the surrounding business. The cause is unknown at this time.”

The fire involved a large number of scrap vehicles in Darlaston, West Midlands (

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Walsall fire station

Images from the scene show thick black smoke rising from the center as a group of cars ignited.

Smoke rose over residential streets in the area and some drivers said traffic on some roads had stopped.

The West Midlands Road team tweeted: “M6 traffic slows in both directions around J10 Walsall due to large plumes of smoke visible from the recycling center fire on Heath Road in Darlaston.”

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