Child in critical condition after Walsall fire

A child is in critical condition after a fire in Walsall, West Midlands, that occurred late Saturday night. Five people were hospitalized, including two women, a man, and a teenage boy, all treated for smoke inhalation. Emergency services responded to the blaze at 10:16 PM, with nine people needing treatment. The child received advanced care before being taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital. The West Midlands Fire Service deployed nine fire engines to the scene. Investigators are now working with police to determine the cause of the fire.