Smoke from woodland fire seen from airport

15 August 2025

News image — Smoke from the fire could be seen from Birmingham Airport

Becsta Varley Huge plume of smoke pictured in the far distance of the airport. — Smoke from the fire could be seen from Birmingham Airport

Nearly 30 firefighters from across two regions are tackling a woodland blaze that has caused smoke to be seen from Birmingham Airport.

Crews were sent to Farndon Avenue, Marston Green, Solihull, at about 14:05 BST on Friday, West Midlands Fire Service said with another crew coming from Warwickshire.

No-one has been hurt but residents and people working near the blaze were urged to close their windows, a spokesperson added.

They said crews were still working to dampen down hotspots in the area.

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