Coventry House Fire Linked to Cannabis Factory

Emergency services were called to Hollis Road in Coventry on Saturday morning following reports of a house fire. Five fire crews attended the scene around 08:45 BST after witnesses described "billowing" smoke emanating from the property. Police and ambulances also responded to the incident in the Stoke area of the city.

West Midlands Fire Service confirmed the fire was contained to a single home. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among residents or emergency personnel. Firefighters reportedly forced entry through the front door to combat the flames and smoke. The affected road remained closed for several hours as investigations into the cause of the fire, which is suspected to be linked to a cannabis factory, commenced.