'Avoid the area': Four fire crews battling blaze in early hours

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‘Avoid the area’

Four fire crews are attending a fire on Somerville Road in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham this morning.

West Midlands Fire Service issued an update shortly after 6am on Saturday, urging people to avoid the area where possible while firefighters deal with the incident.

No further details about the fire have been released at this stage.

Motorists and residents are advised to follow any directions from emergency services and avoid the area until the incident is resolved.

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