Firefighters tackle building fire in Birmingham

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Image caption, Eight crews were in attendance at the fire in Hockley, Birmingham
  • Author, Alex McIntyre
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, West Midlands

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze that has broken out at a building in Birmingham.

Crews were called to the fire on Barr Street in the Hockley area of the city at about 06:20 BST on Sunday, West Midlands Fire Service said.

A spokesperson said eight fire engines remained in attendance and crews were making 鈥済ood progress鈥.

Nobody is believed to have been injured in the incident, the spokesperson added.

Police confirmed road closures had been put in place in Barr Street and Hockley Street.

West Midlands Fire Service urged people to avoid the area while firefighters deal with the incident.

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