A fire has broken out on Salford Road in Birmingham. (Image: EXPRESS)
Emergency services said multiple fire crews are battling a at a mixed commercial and residential premises in Birmingham.
West Midlands Fire Service urged people to avoid Stratford Road, Sparkhill, as firefighters combat the blaze.
West Midlands Fire Service added: “We have multiple crews in attendance at a fire on Stratford Road, Sparkhill involving a significant fire at a mixed commercial and residential premises. Please avoid the area, where possible.”
West Midlands Police have been approached for an update.
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Public urged to avoid area as ‘multiple crews’ tackle blaze
West Midlands Fire Service said several crews at the scene, and urged the public to avoid the area.
In a post on X, it said: “We have multiple crews in attendance at a fire on Stratford Road, Sparkhill involving a significant fire at a mixed commercial and residential premises.
“Please avoid the area, where possible.”
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