Fire service statement after fire at historic Erdington Lad in the Lane pub

Around 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at a historic pub in Erdington last night. The fire broke out on the first floor of the former Lad in the Lane pub, based in Bromford Lane, at around 11.45pm on Wednesday, November 6.

Fire control said the blaze happened on the ground floor of the Grade ll-listed building. No-one was injured during the incident, West Midlands Fire Service have confirmed.

It said five crews - from Erdington, Ward End, Perry Barr, Aston and Sheldon - were sent to the site. Police were also in attendance.

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A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson said: "Shortly before 11.45pm on Wednesday, we responded to Bromford Lane, Erdington. Five fire engines and two 4×4 brigade response vehicles responded, crewed by around 30 firefighters from Erdington, Ward End, Perry Barr, Aston and Sheldon fire stations.

"The first crew reached the scene within two minutes of being mobilised. This was a fire on the first floor of a void pub.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished two fires, believed to have been started deliberately, with two hose reels. There were no casualties or injuries.

"Gas and electricity was isolated. Police colleagues were in attendance to assist with managing a cordon. We left this scene shortly before 1.55am, after securing the gates to the property."

We have contacted West Midlands Police for comment.

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