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Fierce flame at former college lights up night sky

by Evelyn

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a disused former college building in Coventry, with fierce flame visible to the site's neighbours.

Twelve crews were sent to the scene on Henley Road, West Midlands Fire Service said on X shortly after 20:00 BST.

Residents have been asked to close doors and windows and members of the public have been asked to avoid the area.

Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen from miles away after the blaze broke out at the former Henley College building.

Nathan Shaju
The fire service has warned residents to keep windows and doors shut

The smoke was seen hanging above the roofs of surrounding residential properties as firefighters battled to bring the situation under control.

Large clouds of black smoke could be seen rising from the roof of the building
Nathan Shaju
West Midlands Police assisted with the operation.

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