Stourbridge fire fears: Rotting herbs spark lorry blaze reports - BBC News

Fire crews called out to a lorry blaze were relieved to find it was a false alarm - caused by a truckload of rotting herbs.

Steam from the decomposing mint and coriander prompted worried Stourbridge locals to contact emergency services.

West Midlands Fire Service said the lorry's refrigeration unit had broken down, causing the 26-pallet consignment to rot and create heat.

Crews worked through the night removing and cooling the plants.

Teams from Stourbridge and Haden Cross fire stations were called to Wood Street in Lye at 18:20 GMT on Monday.

Crew commander for Stourbridge, Sean Richards, said the delivery had been refused by the intended recipient.

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The herbs were stacked two metres high inside the 40ft trailer, Mr Richards said.

"It smelled like a stables, like horse manure. And now, so does Stourbridge Fire Station," he added.

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