Huge 2,000m grass fire erupts near Birmingham housing estate - public urged to 'avoid area'

West Midlands Fire Service crews are dealing with a large grass fire in Birmingham.

Firefighters are battling a fire covering approximately 2,000 meters of grass within fields.

The fire erupted on the Farnborough Fields in Castle Vale on Tuesday evening (July 14).

A spokesperson for the fire service said: “Fire is continuing to spread into tree lines. We advise public to avoid area of Farnborough Road, Castle Vale until further notice.”