West Midlands barn fire kills 10 cattle with police blaming deliberate arson

Flames that claimed the lives of 10 cattle (Photo: West Midlands Fire Service)
Flames that claimed the lives of 10 cattle (Photo: West Midlands Fire Service)

Firefighters from across the West Midlands were sent to tackle a huge blaze which broke out at around 9.15pm yesterday.

Ten calves were burned alive in the blaze in a suspected case of arson at White House Farm, Halesowen.

However, the firefighters did save over 100 cattle and 12 horses.

Large plumes of black smoke could be seen from miles away as the fire ripped through the barn.

More than 30 firefighters had to combat the fire, eventually reducing to 15 as it started to die down.

West Midlands Fire Service said they are treating the blaze as suspected arson.

They have urged people to contact police with any information.

A spokesman said: "The aggressive way firefighters went after the fire stopped it from travelling fairly quickly.

"We’d urge anyone with information that may help West Midlands Police with their investigation to contact them on 101."