A LARGE fire broke out in Coventry last night (Tuesday April 29).
Firefighters were called to Henley Road at around 7.15pm.
On arrival, crews requested additional fire engines given the size and scale of the fire, which had broken out in a derelict five-storey building.
A total of 15 fire engines initially tackled the blaze.
As of 10am this morning, ten fire engines remained at the scene. Henley Road remained closed to vehicles.
Fire Investigation officers will be arriving at the scene shortly to begin their work.
Everyone was accounted for and no injuries or fatalities were reported.
A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson said: “Progress has been made overnight as crews have surrounded the fire and are damping down the fire and tackling hotspots. We expect to be on site at the incident throughout the day and into the evening.
“An electric substation was temporarily shut down overnight to ensure the safety of the site and the substation.
“We continue to urge members of the public to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke from the fire and to stay away from the area to allow our firefighters and other agencies to continue their work.”
