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Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Huge fire engulfs abandoned college used as BBC filming location with plumes of black smoke seen across city
BLAZE HORROR Huge fire engulfs abandoned college used as BBC filming location with plumes of black smoke seen across city Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE fire has engulfed an abandoned college used as a BBC filming location. The blaze at Henley College in Coventry broke out at around 7.15pm last night, with around 75 firefighters tackling the inferno at its peak. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The blaze at Henley College Credit: SWNS The building has not been used as a college for three years but has since been a filming location for the BBC drama series Phoenix Rise. Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen from miles away as around 45 firefighters continued to limit the flames this morning. Residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut as the ferocious blaze chucked dark smoke into the skies above the city. Some residents even lost power overnight, with West Midlands Fire Service confirming electricity supplies were restored around five hours ago. A nearby electrical substation had been temporarily shut down overnight in order to "ensure the safety of the site and substation", West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said. Abu Hassan, 26, a data analyst who attended Henley College and lives nearby, took photos and videos of the blaze yesterday and today. He said: "As I came home, the smoke was right near my house and the area was being cordoned. "I realised the college was on fire. "It's a big college for everyone in the community - nobody in the area hasn't been through it in some way. "There was a big response from emergency services - they worked all through the night. "But they were very respectful and tried to be quiet." WMFS said today 70 per cent of the derelict college had been affected by the fire. In its most recent update at 10am, the service said: "Ten fire engines and two hydraulic aerial platforms remain at the scene as we look to surround and extinguish the fire fully. "Henley Road remains closed to vehicles. "Fire Investigation officers will be arriving at the scene shortly to begin their work." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Huge fire engulfs abandoned college used as BBC filming location with plumes of black smoke seen across city
A HUGE fire has engulfed an abandoned college used as a BBC filming location. The blaze at Henley College in Coventry broke out at around 7.15pm last night, with around 75 firefighters tackling the inferno at its peak. 2 The blaze at Henley College Credit: SWNS The building has not been used as a college for three years but has since been a filming location for the BBC drama series Phoenix Rise. Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen from miles away as around 45 firefighters continued to limit the flames this morning. Residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut as the ferocious blaze chucked dark smoke into the skies above the city. Some residents even lost power overnight, with West Midlands Fire Service confirming electricity supplies were restored around five hours ago. A nearby electrical substation had been temporarily shut down overnight in order to "ensure the safety of the site and substation", West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said. Abu Hassan, 26, a data analyst who attended Henley College and lives nearby, took photos and videos of the blaze yesterday and today. He said: "As I came home, the smoke was right near my house and the area was being cordoned. "I realised the college was on fire. Most read in The Sun "It's a big college for everyone in the community - nobody in the area hasn't been through it in some way. "There was a big response from emergency services - they worked all through the night. "But they were very respectful and tried to be quiet." WMFS said today 70 per cent of the derelict college had been affected by the fire. In its most recent update at 10am, the service said: "Ten fire engines and two hydraulic aerial platforms remain at the scene as we look to surround and extinguish the fire fully. "Henley Road remains closed to vehicles. "Fire Investigation officers will be arriving at the scene shortly to begin their work." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Read more on the Irish Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 2 Firefighters tackling the blaze Credit: SWNS
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Huge fire engulfs abandoned college used as BBC filming location with plumes of black smoke seen across city
A HUGE fire has engulfed an abandoned college used as a BBC filming location. The blaze at Henley College in Coventry broke out at around 7.15pm last night, with 75 firefighters tackling the inferno at its peak. 4 4 4 The building has not been used as a college for three years but has since been a filming location for the BBC drama series Phoenix Rise. Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen from miles away as around 45 firefighters continued to limit the flames this morning. Residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut as the ferocious blaze chucked dark smoke into the skies above the city. Some residents even lost power overnight, with West Midlands Fire Service confirming electricity supplies were restored around five hours ago. A nearby electrical substation had been temporarily shut down overnight in order to "ensure the safety of the site and substation", West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said. Abu Hassan, 26, a data analyst who attended Henley College and lives nearby, took photos and videos of the blaze yesterday and today. He said: "As I came home, the smoke was right near my house and the area was being cordoned. "I realised the college was on fire. "It's a big college for everyone in the community - nobody in the area hasn't been through it in some way. "There was a big response from emergency services - they worked all through the night. "But they were very respectful and tried to be quiet." WMFS said today 70 per cent of the derelict college had been affected by the fire. In its most recent update at 10am, the service said: "Ten fire engines and two hydraulic aerial platforms remain at the scene as we look to surround and extinguish the fire fully. "Henley Road remains closed to vehicles. "Fire Investigation officers will be arriving at the scene shortly to begin their work." is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 4
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire at derelict college reduced but ongoing
Firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze which started at a derelict college in Coventry on Tuesday evening. Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen from miles away after the fire broke out at the former Henley College building on Henley Road, with fire services receiving calls at about 19:15 BST. The building has not been used as a college for three years but has since been used for filming for the BBC drama series Phoenix Rise and by West Midlands Fire Service for training purposes. West Midlands Fire Service said the fire was still ongoing but was less severe than on Tuesday night, with 45 firefighters remaining at the scene on Wednesday morning. At the peak of the blaze, 75 firefighters were in attendance. One member of the public told the BBC the building had also been on fire a few weeks ago. A spokesperson for the service said: "Progress has been made overnight as crews have surrounded the fire and are damping down the fire and tackling hotspots. We expect to be on site at the incident throughout the day and into the evening." An electric substation was temporarily shut down overnight to ensure the safety of the site and the substation, but power has since been restored to homes. Henley Road remains closed to traffic between Parcel Road and Deedmore Road, but pedestrian access has been reopened. The fire service added: "We continue to urge members of the public to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke from the fire and to stay away from the area to allow our firefighters and other agencies to continue their work. "Thank you to nearby residents for their patience and understanding during this incident." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Fierce flame at former college lights up night sky Coventry school drama gets two more series New BBC school drama set in Coventry West Midlands Fire Service
BBC News
30-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Firefighters remain at derelict Coventry college blaze
Firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze which started at a derelict college in Coventry on Tuesday of thick black smoke could be seen from miles away after the fire broke out at the former Henley College building on Henley Road, with fire services receiving calls at about 19:15 building has not been used as a college for three years but has since been used for filming for the BBC drama series Phoenix Rise and by West Midlands Fire Service for training Midlands Fire Service said the fire was still ongoing but was less severe than on Tuesday night, with 45 firefighters remaining at the scene on Wednesday morning. At the peak of the blaze, 75 firefighters were in member of the public told the BBC the building had also been on fire a few weeks ago. A spokesperson for the service said: "Progress has been made overnight as crews have surrounded the fire and are damping down the fire and tackling hotspots. We expect to be on site at the incident throughout the day and into the evening."An electric substation was temporarily shut down overnight to ensure the safety of the site and the substation, but power has since been restored to Road remains closed to traffic between Parcel Road and Deedmore Road, but pedestrian access has been reopened. The fire service added: "We continue to urge members of the public to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke from the fire and to stay away from the area to allow our firefighters and other agencies to continue their work."Thank you to nearby residents for their patience and understanding during this incident." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
