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Fire crews tackle blaze at JLR in Castle Vale

Sarah Mason 24th Jun, 2025 Updated: 24th Jun, 2025   0

 A FIRE broke out at JLR’s Castle Vale factory.

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service said it responded to a call shortly before 8.15am on Tuesday (June 24) on Chester Road.

The Fire Service said: “The fire has been extinguished and was confirmed to be out shortly after 9.30am.

“Sprinklers have been deactivated.

“Firefighters will remain at the scene to extinguish hotspots whilst ventilation takes place.”

Around 50 firefighters attended with crews from Ward End, Sheldon, Aston, Perry Barr, Hay Mills, Highgate, Handsworth, Smethwick, and Solihull stations.