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End of coverage of fire in Balsall Common
Thank you for following our live coverage of a severe fire in Balsall Common.
Our coverage has now concluded for the day.
Any further updates will be shared on CoventryLive on Thursday, May 25.
Road closed due to huge building fire near Coventry
A road has been closed and 40 firefighters called following reports of a severe fire near Coventry. Crews were called to Holly Lane earlier today (Wednesday, May 24).
Firefighters were first called to the scene shortly after 9.10am. A derelict building was found to be ablaze, confirmed West Midlands Fire Service.
Two hose reels and two main jets are being used to extinguish the blaze in Balsall Common. Holly Lane has been closed to the public with people told to avoid the nearby vicinity.
Follow our live blog for the latest updates on this story.
19:24Jaspreet Kaur
19:22Jaspreet Kaur
Operations scaled down on Holly Lane
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the severe fire on Holly Lane in Balsall Common.
Operations will also be scaled down throughout the evening (Wednesday, May 24).
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: ‘We continue to scale down operations as we bring the response phase of this incident to conclusion.
‘Our crews will remain on scene this evening (May 24) and then conduct periodic revisits to the scene as we monitor for hotspots. Our investigation into the cause is underway.’
16:50Jaspreet Kaur
Smoke has begun to clear on Holly Lane
Smoke has started to clear on Holly Lane, confirmed West Midlands Fire Service.
A spokesman said at 4.30pm: ‘Good progress is being made at this incident and we have scaled down to five fire engines at the scene.
‘A main jet and a hose reel continue to be used to damp down, which is expected to take some time due to the size of the fire. Extensive smoke logging at the property has also begun to clear.
‘Holly Lane remains closed to the public. We are hoping to re-open the road as soon as possible.’
13:52Jaspreet Kaur
Crews called from Kenilworth Fire Station
A total of eight fire engines and a 4×4 Brigade Response Vehicle are currently at the scene in Balsall Common.
A fire engine from Kenilworth Fire Station has also been called, confirmed West Midlands Fire Service.
Two hose reels and two main jets are being used to extinguish the fire at a derelict building on Holly Lane.
13:47Jaspreet Kaur
Images from the scene on Holly Lane
Images show the current situation on Holly Lane.
A number of fire engines and police remain at the scene in Balsall Common.
13:45Jaspreet Kaur
Traffic ‘building’ on Holly Lane
Drivers have been advised to find an alternative route and plan ahead as traffic currently remains ‘slow’ between B4101 Balsall Street and Frog Lane.
A post on Inrix reads: ‘Holly Lane in both directions closed, slow traffic due to building fire between B4101 Balsall Street East and Frog Lane.’
13:43Jaspreet Kaur
Closure of Holly Road
Crews are continuing the extinguish the huge fire which has seen Holly Road closed since around 11.30am.
13:41Jaspreet Kaur
40 firefighters tackling blaze in Balsall Common
Firefighters are currently at the scene of a large building fire near Coventry.
Crews were called to Holly Lane shortly after 9am today (Wednesday, May 24).
