'Avoid the area' - Five crews rush to fire at Black Country park

Five fire crews have responded to a blaze at a Black Country park.

West Midlands Fire Service said it had sent five crews to Netherton Park.

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Posting on X, it warned people to avoid the area.

The post, at around 6pm today, said: “We have five crews in attendance at Netherton Park, where they have responded to a fire.

“Please avoid the area, where possible. Crews are positioned on Spring Road and Lynbrook Close.”

Cheryl Stone posted a video of the fire on Facebook, saying: “ 3 separate fires. Well and truly alight.”

Another local resident posted online: “ Had to close windows, the smell is awful. I thought a neighbour had a garden fire.”