Ten fire crews sent to scene of overnight blaze on residential Birmingham road
The public were urged to avoid the area.
Ten fire crews were sent to the scene of a fire in a residential area of Birmingham overnight.
West Midlands Fire Service confirmed they were at the scene of a house fire on Drayton Road in Kings Heath shortly after 11pm last night (September 27).
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Members of the public were told to avoid the area and residents were urged to keep doors and windows closed.
The road is closed in both directions.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “We have 10 crews and a HP (hydraulic platform) in attendance at a fire on Drayton road, Kings Heath, Birmingham.
“As a precaution, if you live or work nearby, please keep doors and windows closed. Avoid the area, where possible.”
Reports say the fire was still active at 9am this morning (September 27), however, fewer crews are in attendance.
No cause has yet been confirmed.
West Midlands Fire Service have been contacted for further updates.
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