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Sixty firefighters tackle 'significant' blaze at Birmingham factory

West Midlands Fire Service Technical Rescue A view of the burnt roofWest Midlands Fire Service Technical Rescue
West Midlands Fire Service sent 60 firefighters to the scene in Great Barr

Firefighters have brought a "significant" blaze under control at a factory unit in Great Barr, Birmingham.

Sixty firefighters were called to Shady Lane and local residents advised to keep their windows and doors closed.

West Midlands Fire Service was called shortly after 08:20 GMT on Wednesday.

There have been no reported casualties.

West Midlands Fire Service Drone picture of the scene in Shady LaneWest Midlands Fire Service
Sixty firefighters attended the factory unit on Shady Lane, Great Barr

The fire service sent 12 fire engines, three 4x4 brigade response vehicles, and a hydraulic aerial platform to the scene.

Just after 11:50 GMT the service said that the fire was under control and the operation was scaling down to six fire engines.

A spokesperson said: "This is a significant fire in a single-storey unit.

"Colleagues from West Midlands Police are also in attendance, assisting with traffic measures."

Later, at 16:45 GMT, the fire service stated Shady Lane was no longer closed and windows and doors could be reopened.

West Midlands Fire Service Technical Rescue Inside the factory unit after the fireWest Midlands Fire Service Technical Rescue
West Midlands Fire Service described the blaze as "significant"

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