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Fire breaks out at Birmingham city centre warehouse
A large fire has broken out at a two-storey warehouse in Birmingham, with smoke plumes visible across the city centre.
More than 60 firefighters are at the scene on New Summer Street, Hockley, West Midlands Fire Service said.
Nearby properties have been evacuated.
Summer Lane is blocked in both directions, said Transport for West Midlands. It advised people to avoid the area.
The first appliance was sent to the warehouse shortly after 07:30 GMT, said the fire service.
It is not yet clear how the blaze started at the factory unit which was being used to store household goods.
Fourteen fire engines are currently in attendance with a hydraulic platform and other specialist equipment also being used.
Police and ambulance workers are also assisting at the scene, but there are no reported casualties.
Those living or working nearby are being advised to avoid the smoke and close doors and windows.
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