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| Large blaze at commercial properties | Large blaze at commercial properties |
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| A blaze was reported on Hayes Lane, in the Lye area of Stourbridge | A blaze was reported on Hayes Lane, in the Lye area of Stourbridge |
| Ten fire crews attended a blaze involving a number of commercial properties in Stourbridge on Saturday evening. | Ten fire crews attended a blaze involving a number of commercial properties in Stourbridge on Saturday evening. |
| The fire, on Hayes Lane in the Lye area, was reported to West Midlands Fire Service at about 17:45 GMT. | The fire, on Hayes Lane in the Lye area, was reported to West Midlands Fire Service at about 17:45 GMT. |
| Crews worked throughout the night to extinguish the large fire, with four crews remaining on site to monitor for hotspots. | Crews worked throughout the night to extinguish the large fire, with four crews remaining on site to monitor for hotspots. |
| West Midlands Fire Service said investigations into the cause of the blaze, which had affected several businesses, were under way. | West Midlands Fire Service said investigations into the cause of the blaze, which had affected several businesses, were under way. |
| Investigations into the cause of the fire are under way | |
| West Midlands Police has facilitated road closures, confirming to the fire service they would be lifted as soon as safe to do so. | West Midlands Police has facilitated road closures, confirming to the fire service they would be lifted as soon as safe to do so. |
| However intermittent closures may continue throughout Sunday to allow crews to work safely. | However intermittent closures may continue throughout Sunday to allow crews to work safely. |
| The fire service warned nearby residents as a precaution to keep doors and windows closed, while people have been asked to avoid the area if possible. | The fire service warned nearby residents as a precaution to keep doors and windows closed, while people have been asked to avoid the area if possible. |
| The National Grid has restored power to affected neighbouring properties. | The National Grid has restored power to affected neighbouring properties. |
| Crews worked overnight to bring the fire under control | |
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