Major incident declared in UK as 100 firefighters tackle blaze in derelict factories

Such was the amount of smoke, nearby residents had to be evacuated to two leisure centres, while others have been warned to keep windows closed.

A major incident has been declared, with more than 100 firefighters tackling a huge overnight blaze which has torn through several derelict factories in Wolverhampton (West Midlands Fire Service/PA)

A major incident has been declared, with more than 100 firefighters tackling a huge overnight blaze which has torn through several derelict factories, leading to the evacuation of homes.

The fire on a site off Lower Horseley Fields in Wolverhampton, which is near houses and railway lines, also saw all trains stopped shortly after it was reported at about 9pm on Monday, West Midlands Fire Service said.