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Firefighters tackle blaze at Oldbury car firm

Firefighters were this afternoon tackling a blaze at a car firm in Oldbury.

Published May 18, 2014

Crews were called to Portway Road at around 2pm.

The fire had broken out in a building used for car repairs, West Midland Fire Service said.

Portway Road was closed to traffic while firefighters have been at the scene.

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