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'Avoid the area' - Fire crews respond to blaze near Great Barr

West Midlands fire crews have attended the scene of an incident in Old Walsall Road, Hamstead, near Great Barr, which happened overnight.

By Paul Jenkins
Published Nov 11, 2025
Last updated Nov 11, 2025

Crews were called out at around 12.35am.

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They asked people to avoid the area where possible.

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