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'Avoid the area': West Midlands Fire Service at scrapyard blaze
By Emma Walker
Published 27th Aug 2026, 05:59 BST
Updated 27th Aug 2026, 06:14 BST
Dozens of firefighters are at the scene
Five fire crews are at the scene of a scrapyard fire in Birmingham.
West Midlands Fire Service said crews were called to Park Road, Hockley, where they are responding to the blaze.
People have been urged to avoid the area where possible while firefighters deal with the incident.
Further details about the cause of the fire and any injuries have not yet been confirmed.
The incident was reporter as of 5am on Thursday.
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