60 Firefighters dealing with a blaze in Hockley
It started in a warehouse this morning
Just after 07.30am this morning, firefighters were called to reports of a fire in a two-storey warehouse on New Summer Street, Hockley, Birmingham.
A total of 14 fire crews, with over 60 firefighters were mobilised to this incident, along with other specialist vehicles and equipment.
As a result of this incident, traffic is being seriously affected in the city centre. Please avoid the area if possible.
The incident is a severe fire in a mid-terraced factory unit storing household goods.
Currently, firefighters in breathing apparatus are using 4 main jets to tackle the blaze.
A high-volume pumping unit is also at the scene, along with a hydraulic platform.
West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance are also on-site assisting crews, with police closing some surrounding roads.
Nearby properties have been evacuated. There are no reported casualties at this time.
Those nearby, travelling or local residents or businesses, are advised to avoid the smoke plume where possible and close doors and windows.