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Crews tackle 'large fire' at Premier Waste in Perry Barr | Crews tackle 'large fire' at Premier Waste in Perry Barr |
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Seventy-five firefighters are tackling a "large fire" at a recycling plant in Birmingham. | Seventy-five firefighters are tackling a "large fire" at a recycling plant in Birmingham. |
West Midlands Fire Service said it is thought 500 tonnes of paper was alight at Premier Waste on Walsall Road, Perry Barr. Crews were called at about 02:50 BST. | West Midlands Fire Service said it is thought 500 tonnes of paper was alight at Premier Waste on Walsall Road, Perry Barr. Crews were called at about 02:50 BST. |
The A34 Walsall Rd has been closed in both directions from Cliveden Avenue to Perry Avenue. | |
People living in the area have been urged to keep windows and doors shut. | People living in the area have been urged to keep windows and doors shut. |
A spokesman said the fire had been contained, but was not yet out. | A spokesman said the fire had been contained, but was not yet out. |