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'It's a bit of a blow' - Aftermath of Smethwick blaze that damaged shop as fire crews remain on scene

Fire crews remain at the scene of a blaze in Smethwick which has caused damage to a shop as one customer described it as "a blow" to the area.

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Damage could be seen to the windows at the front of the shop

Scene of the fire off Anderson Road, Smethwick.

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