Overview
- A severe fire broke out in a three-storey furniture shop on Rea Street in Birmingham's Digbeth area shortly before 9 am on May 20, 2025.
- Around fifty firefighters and multiple fire crews are actively working to contain the blaze, which has caused the building's roof to collapse.
- Thick plumes of black smoke are visible across Birmingham city centre, prompting public safety advisories to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.
- Nearby businesses have been evacuated as a precaution, though no injuries have been reported so far.
- The incident follows another large fire in the West Midlands just two days earlier, highlighting ongoing fire safety challenges in the region.