West Bromwich fire LIVE: Residents told 'close doors and windows' as smoke seen for miles

A huge blaze has broken out a commercial premises in West Bromwich fire crews battling to control the fire. Firefighters were called just after 10.40am this morning with wit nesses reporting huge plumes of smoke rising above the area.

In total, the fire service deployed 17 crews to the scene as they warned the public to avoid the area. They confirmed at around 1pm that they were making "good progress" with dampening the flames.

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