Two men sustained serious electrical burns in a fire that broke out near Walsall Railway Station on Thursday, June 25. The incident occurred on the ground floor of a disused, three-storey, mid-terraced property on Station Street, which had mixed commercial and domestic use.
Emergency Response and Injuries
West Midlands Fire Service received an alert at approximately 6:40 am. Three fire engines from Walsall and Bloxwich fire stations responded, with the first crew arriving within three minutes of mobilization. Firefighters in breathing apparatus used hose reels and a fire extinguisher to extinguish the blaze, which involved an electrical substation.
Two men were treated at the scene for what are believed to be serious electrical burns. They were subsequently rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance. Their current condition has not been disclosed.
Power Outage and Road Closure
The fire caused a number of nearby properties to lose power. National Grid engineers attended the scene and have been working to restore electricity to affected homes and businesses. As of 9:30 am, Station Street remained closed in both directions to facilitate emergency operations.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: "At around 6.40am we were alerted to an incident in the Station Street area of Walsall. Three fire engines attended, from Walsall and Bloxwich fire stations, the first arriving within three minutes of being mobilised. The incident involved an electrical substation on the ground floor of a disused, three-storey, mid-terraced property of mixed commercial and domestic use. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels and a fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire in the substation. Two men were treated at the scene for what are believed to be serious electrical burns, before being taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. National Grid attended, and engineers [have] been working to restore power to nearby properties. We’re working with the police to establish the full circumstances. As of 9.30am, Station Street remained closed in both directions. People are asked to avoid the area, to allow emergency services and partner agencies to continue their work safely."
Police Statement
In a statement shared on X just after 8 am, West Midlands Police said: "We are at the scene of a fire in Little Station Street, Walsall, along with colleagues from West Midlands Fire Service. Emergency services are expected to remain here for some time and we advise people to avoid the area and find alternative routes."
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are working with police to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fire. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. Residents and commuters are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while emergency services continue their work.
