The current major fire in Wolverhampton has been at an industrial unit on Sunbeam Street, near the junction with Upper Villiers Street in the Blakenhall area of the city.

Location details

  • The fire has been reported at a factory/industrial building on Sunbeam Street, close to the junction with Upper Villiers Street in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton.
  • Authorities have mentioned road closures on Upper Villiers Street between Marston Road and Sunbeam Street, and people are being told to avoid the area near St Luke’s Church.

Situation as of mid-January 2026

  • Reports describe a large factory blaze sending thick smoke over much of Wolverhampton, with what witnesses called “explosions” from inside the building.
  • West Midlands Fire Service has had dozens of firefighters and multiple fire engines at the scene, and residents nearby have been advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed because of smoke and a declared “toxic incident.”

If you are nearby

  • Avoid the Sunbeam Street / Upper Villiers Street area and follow any diversion signs or police instructions.
  • If you live close by, keep windows and doors shut and monitor official updates from West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands Police, local council channels, or BBC/Express & Star live updates for any changes or safety advice.

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