The first crew arrived at the spot just before 20.50 on Saturday night, within two minutes of the mobilization. There are 17 response vehicles at the site, of which 13 are fire engines. Three adults and a child rescued by firefighters (Image: Michael Bayliss) A total of 75 firefighters were involved in the incident at its height and the fire service confirmed this morning that all those who needed to be evacuated were done safely and no one was injured. They were taken to safety by firefighters, who gave them special fire hoods that ensured safe escape through areas with smoke. Read more:“At least 2000 passengers” line up at Birmingham airport in chaotic scenes The WMFS said shortly before 10 a.m. Saturday: “15 pumps are currently in a serious fire in Coventry. The fire is reported on the 15th floor of a 16-story plot.” The cause of the fire is not yet known. This is a live blog – follow below for updates.
