Firefighters tackle scrap yard blaze in Birmingham amid 'avoid area' plea

NewsMidlands NewsWest Midlands Fire ServiceWest Midlands Fire Service is at the scene07:59, 27 Aug 2026Updated 08:05, 27 Aug 2026A general view of Park Road in Hockley(Image: Google)Firefighters asked the public to avoid an area amid a scrap yard blaze in Birmingham.‌The alert centred on Park Road in Hockley as emergency crews work at the scene.‌Five fire crews were initially called to the blaze at 3.34am today, Thursday, August 27.‌READ MORE: Police tape off Walsall road after man 'seriously injured' in stabbingGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to joinWest Midlands Fire Control confirmed eight appliances were at the scene as of around 7am.‌It said work to put out the blaze was ongoing.In a statement shared on Facebook at around 4am, West Midlands Fire Service s