Almost 20 firefighters tackle 'serious' blaze in Brierley Hill
Almost 20 firefighters were called to tackle a major fire at a two-storey derelict property in the Black Country.
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Crews from Brierley Hill, Stourbridge and Haden Cross were called to Moor Street, Brierley Hill, at 1.25pm on Tuesday.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "The incident involves a severe fire on the first floor of a two-storey derelict premises, formally known as Brian Hill Haulage.
"Crews in breathing apparatus are using a hose reel jet to tackle the blaze. Good progress is being made."
The fire was confirmed out by about 3.30pm.