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Watch: Firefighters called to blaze at flat on West Bromwich High Street as buses diverted

Buses have been diverted due to a fire at a flat on West Bromwich High Street. 

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National Express West Midlands has warned of travel disruptions due to a fire on High Street, West Bromwich

The scene of the fire in West Bromwich on the High Street
The scene of the fire in West Bromwich on the High Street

The travel distruptions were first reported at around 11.25am, with National Express West Midlands warning that the service 79 will face diversions. 

The scene of the fire in West Bromwich on the High Street
The scene of the fire in West Bromwich on the High Street

The service will now instead follow Expressway and Cronehills Linkway.

It is believed the fire broke out in a flat above a barber shop. 

The scene in West Bromwich
The scene in West Bromwich

National Express West Midlands said on X: "Due to a fire on High Street West Bromwich 79 will be diverting both directions via Expressway and Cronehills Linkway.

Firefighters at the scene in West Bromwich
Firefighters at the scene in West Bromwich

"We apologise for any disruption to your journey."

Emergency services have been approached for more information.