A fire on Birmingham’s ninth floor early Jan. 12, 2026, led to evacuations, no injuries, and ongoing investigation.

A fire erupted on the ninth floor of a tower block on Coniston Crescent in Hamstead, Birmingham, shortly after 6:22 a.m. on January 12, 2026, prompting seven fire crews, police, and ambulance services to respond. The West Midlands Fire Service reported a "seven pump fire" with a hose reel jet deployed, and all residents were evacuated and accounted for. No injuries were reported, but the blaze remained active, and the cause and extent of damage were under investigation. Emergency crews stayed on site for safety checks and ongoing assessment.