More than 40 firefighters have tackled a blaze at a factory unit in Brierley Hill. 

West Midlands Fire Service said they were called shortly before 1.10am on Tuesday (August 6) to a fire on Leys Road. 

Eight fire engines, 45 firefighters and a hydraulic aerial platform initially responded. 

The fire was in a single-storey factory unit with around 10 per cent of the building being affected by fire and smoke. 

The firefighters were wearing breathing apparatus and used three jets to extinguish the fire which was started accidentally. 

There were no casualties or injuries. 

A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: "Shortly before 1.10am on Tuesday (August 6), we responded to Leys Road, Brierley Hill.

"Eight fire engines and a hydraulic aerial platform initially responded, crewed by around 45 firefighters.

"Leys Road was closed while we worked at the scene, but has since re-opened.

"Crews damped down hotspots and left the scene at 9.55am."

The fire service said they would return to the incident to conduct further temperature checks.