A fatality was reported in a structure fire in Birmingham on Monday.The Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) reported crews were called out to the 1200 block of 16th Street Southwest just before 9 p.

Birmingham Fire & Rescue says one person has died following a house fire in Birmingham, Monday evening.Fire officials say crews were dispatched just before 9:00

Scale of Blaze: The fire involved approximately 300 tonnes of scrap metal waste , requiring a significant response from the West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS). A total of six fire engines, a 4x4 brigade response vehicle, and a hydraulic aerial platform were deployed to the scene.

Fire officials recommend unplugging lights before leaving the house or going to bed. If you have a live Christmas tree, keep it watered, as the drier it is, the more of a hazard it becomes. Keep pets away from the tree to prevent them from knocking it down, and make sure lights are being used outside if they’re outdoor lights.

Birmingham will soon be using body cameras for some of its Fire and Rescue workers. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a $173,000 contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. for a body camera starter bundle with hardware,