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Birmingham tyre centre fire in Wharfdale Road, Tyseley Birmingham tyre centre fire in Wharfdale Road, Tyseley
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More than 100 firefighters have battled a "severe fire" at a tyre centre in Birmingham.More than 100 firefighters have battled a "severe fire" at a tyre centre in Birmingham.
The blaze broke out at Tornado Tyres in Wharfdale Road, Tyseley, at about 02:30 GMT on Thursday.The blaze broke out at Tornado Tyres in Wharfdale Road, Tyseley, at about 02:30 GMT on Thursday.
West Midlands Fire Service described the fire as "quite dangerous" and "challenging" at its height, and residents said their windows cracked.West Midlands Fire Service described the fire as "quite dangerous" and "challenging" at its height, and residents said their windows cracked.
Owner Abid Mahmood said he was "devastated" and his dog was killed in the fire.Owner Abid Mahmood said he was "devastated" and his dog was killed in the fire.
Muhammad Asif, 36, who lives across the road from the tyre centre, said: "I heard a really loud bang at about 02:50 GMT this morning. Muhammad Asif, 36, who lives across the road from the tyre centre, said: "I heard a really loud bang at about 02:50 this morning.
"At first it was a small fire at the back and roof of the building, and then within the next ten minutes the flames had totally spread. "At first it was a small fire at the back and roof of the building, and then within 10 minutes the flames had totally spread.
"We live across the road and the fire was so intense, our front windows upstairs have cracked."We live across the road and the fire was so intense, our front windows upstairs have cracked.
"Even with the windows closed we could still feel the heat.""Even with the windows closed we could still feel the heat."
Another local resident said: "The windows were cracking and the room was bright.Another local resident said: "The windows were cracking and the room was bright.
"And I opened the curtains and I had the shock of my life," the woman said. "And I opened the curtains and I had the shock of my life."
Mr Mahmood, who has owned the tyre centre and workshop for ten years, said he suspected arson. Mr Mahmood, who has owned the tyre centre and workshop for 10 years, said he suspected arson.
"There were plenty of tyres inside and now everything is gone - it is devastating," he said."There were plenty of tyres inside and now everything is gone - it is devastating," he said.
"I don't know what happened. Someone may have done it deliberately because tyres don't burn easily."I don't know what happened. Someone may have done it deliberately because tyres don't burn easily.
"I'm in shock and my dog was inside. He was like my own kid." "I'm in shock and my dog Tiger was inside. He was like my own kid."
West Midlands Fire Service said 20 fire engines attended the fire and no one was inside at the time. West Midlands Fire Service said 20 fire engines attended the fire and no-one was inside at the time.
Area commander Neil Griffiths said the tyre dealership had been "totally destroyed".Area commander Neil Griffiths said the tyre dealership had been "totally destroyed".
He said: "At the height of the fire the conditions were incredibly challenging and quite dangerous, which is why we needed over 100 firefighters to deal with it assertively, safely and effectively.He said: "At the height of the fire the conditions were incredibly challenging and quite dangerous, which is why we needed over 100 firefighters to deal with it assertively, safely and effectively.
"The flames were incredible.""The flames were incredible."
He added the fire service are investigating the cause of the blaze.He added the fire service are investigating the cause of the blaze.
Neighbouring wholesaler Millennium Carpets was also affected by the fire.Neighbouring wholesaler Millennium Carpets was also affected by the fire.
The fire was brought under control by 07:30 GMT, and firefighters are set to remain at scene for most of the day.The fire was brought under control by 07:30 GMT, and firefighters are set to remain at scene for most of the day.
Road closures are in place and residents have been asked to avoid the area, West Midlands Police said.Road closures are in place and residents have been asked to avoid the area, West Midlands Police said.
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