Firefighters from across the city are tackling the site fire

No-one was injured in a fire which swept through a canal-side construction workshop, West Midlands Fire Service has confirmed.

Crews from seven fire stations attended the blaze at the premises on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal in Highters Heath, Birmingham, after it was reported to emergency services at 3am on Tuesday.

A statement from the fire department says investigations have confirmed the fire started accidentally.

The statement said: “Teams from Billesley, Kings Norton, Highgate, Bournbrook, Hay Mills, Solihull and Aston responded.

“A hydraulic aerial platform was also sent to the scene. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire. There were no casualties or injuries.

“We revisited the scene this morning to reduce hot spots. Additional visits are planned throughout the day.”