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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 | Investigations into the cause of the fire are under way |
The fire service said there had been no casualties or injuries. | |
West Midlands Police set up 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 | Crews worked overnight to bring the fire under control |
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