Six fire crews called to tackle house fire in Birmingham
Fire crews from across Birmingham and the surrounding area were called to tackle a blaze which had broken out at a house.
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Crews from Hay Mills, Ward End, Highgate, Solihull, Aston and Erdington were called to Garretts Green Lane in the Garretts Green area at 1.30pm.
Six fire engines, a hydraulic platform and a 4x4 brigade response vehicle arrived at the scene and worked to tackle the blaze, while the road was closed off to allow crews to work.
While the fire was still ongoing, the crews were able to make enough progress to allow three engines to leave the scene at 3.55pm, while it was also reported that there were no casualties or injuries.
A spokesman for the West Midlands Fire Service said: "Shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday (May 15), we responded to a house fire on Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham.
"Initially, six fire engines, a hydraulic platform and a 4×4 brigade response vehicle attended, crewed by firefighters from Hay Mills, Ward End, Highgate, Solihull, Aston and Erdington.
"Firefighters continue to tackle the fire, and are making good progress.
"Police colleagues are in attendance to assist with traffic management. Garretts Green Lane is closed while we work at the scene.
"There have been no casualties or injuries.
"Due to progress, we have scaled down our resources. Three fire engines and a hydraulic aerial platform remain at the scene, with firefighters working to fully extinguish the fire."
