40 residents evacuated from West Midlands flats
Written by terry on April 8, 2011 at 10:57
A fire believed to have started by water leaking into the buildings electrical supply has ripped through a block of flats.
Five fire crews attended the fire which started on the morning of the 5th April. 40 residents were evacuated and several were taken to hospital to be treated for the effects of smoke inhalation. 29 other residents were treated by paramedics at the scene.
About 6 of the flats have suffered very serious smoke damage and the occupants will not be able to return there immediately and will need to find alternative accommodation.
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