Fire breaks out in Kidderminster factory

Over 40 firefighters were called to an unoccupied industrial unit in Worcester on Wednesday morning following reports of smoke bellowing from the building.

Fire crews from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue service with eight fire engines attended the scene at Hard Anodising on Firs Industrial Estate, off Oldington Lane just before 8am.

Those who witnessed the blaze saw thick smoke coming from the single level factory which was used for metal finishing.

Ian Bytheway, a worker at a nearby unit, said:

“We were told it would be for the best to stay outside of our building until the fire was out.

“It was a surprise to turn up to see the emergency services here and to see the smoke from the factory.”

The blaze was eventually brought under control as firefighters worked at it using an aerial ladder and platform.

Police had to shut a number of roads in the area, while environmental protection units were called for due to the fact the company utilised chemical processes.

There were no reported injuries following the fire, with nobody was in the building at the time, although firefighters and police had to remain on site as they investigated the cause of the blaze.