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Fire breaks out at Birmingham's Wholesale Market Fire breaks out at Birmingham's Wholesale Market
(35 minutes later)
About 40 firefighters are tackling a "severe" fire at Birmingham Wholesale Market. A "severe" fire has taken hold at Birmingham Wholesale Market, sending plumes of smoke into the sky that can be seen across the city centre.
Emergency crews were alerted to the blaze on Pershore Street at 14:09 BST. Eight fire engines have been despatched to the scene, West Midlands Fire Service said.
The market covers a 21-acre site with 235 stalls selling fish and meat as well as warehousing. It is thought about 20% of the building is affected.The market covers a 21-acre site with 235 stalls selling fish and meat as well as warehousing. It is thought about 20% of the building is affected.
Several nearby roads have been closed. About 40 firefighters are tackling the blaze on Pershore Street in Digbeth.
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed it was at the scene. It is not yet known if anyone is injured. Crowds of people are gathering near the scene and several nearby roads have been closed.
The fire can be seen across the city centre and crowds of people are gathering near the scene.
Witness Toby Ashcroft said people had been told by police to move back because of concerns about gas canisters in the building.Witness Toby Ashcroft said people had been told by police to move back because of concerns about gas canisters in the building.
The fire service has described the blaze as "severe" and said crews were expected to be in attendance "for a while". One person has been treated for the effects of "minor smoke inhalation" and discharged at the scene.
The fire service, which was called out soon after 14:00 BST, has described the blaze as "severe" and said crews were expected to be in attendance "for a while".
The council advised motorists to avoid the area.The council advised motorists to avoid the area.
The market is set to be relocated to a purpose-built facility in Witton after the authority said it could not afford the investment needed to maintain the site.