More than 30 firefighters are battling a major blaze at a Tamworth factory with links to a hit car show.

The fire broke out at Enviro-Strip's base in Hedging Lane at 4.50am on Tuesday.

Firefighters arrived at the scene to find smoke pouring from the site .

Crews from stations including Sutton Coldfield and Tamworth were sent to the scene.

They were still there at 8am using ladders to check for hot spots and damping down.

The cause of the fire was not known.

Car SOS presenters Fuzz Townshend (right) and Tim Shaw
Car SOS presenters Fuzz Townshend (right) and Tim Shaw

On its website, Enviro-Strip says it is the "market leader in environmentally safe paint stripping for the automotive, manufacturing and process industries. Over 30 years experience all in one company."

The firm has worked with hit show Car SOS, which is shown on Channel 4, More4 and National Geographic, to restore old motors to their former glory.

It is presented by former Birmingham DJ Tim Shaw - who was behind a string of stunts in his Kerrang Radio days which ended with him being sacked - and former Pop Will Eat Itself and Wonder Stuff drummer Fuzz Townshend.

Enviro-Strip's website features a Volvo which had paint and rust removed at the company's base before it was fully restored and handed back to its stunned owner at the NEC Classic Car Show.

Hedging Lane, Tamworth

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We sent seven pumps to the fire.

"We’re still there now. We were called at 4.50am.

"There was a large volume of smoke when they arrived at fire in industrial unit."