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Crews bring blaze at Brierley Hill factory unit under control

Fire crews have brought a blaze engulfed a commercial unit in Brierley Hill under control.

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Crews from Oldbury, Tipton, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Haden Cross and Stourbridge were sent to a two storey brick built premises at Canalside Industrial Estate, Wedgbury Way, off Brettle Lane around 3pm.

The blaze in Wedgbury Way, Brierley Hill
The blaze in Wedgbury Way, Brierley Hill
The blaze took hold on Thursday afternoon and was tackled by five crews
The blaze took hold on Thursday afternoon and was tackled by five crews

A spokesman for West Midlands Fire said: "This is a significant fire in a two-storey brick built commercial premises. The affected building, measuring approximately 8m x 10m, has been severely affected by fire."

" Those who live or work nearby are advised to avoid the area, where possible. Access to Wedgbury Way is limited. "

A crew from Brierley Hill and Stourbridge are still on site damping the building down and the immediate area remains closed off to the public

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