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Redditch flat badly damaged as blaze rips through home

Redditch flat badly damaged as blaze rips through home

BBC News22-05-2025
Firefighters have been tackling a serious blaze inside a flat.Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said five fire engines, including ones from Warwickshire, were sent to Oxhill Close, Redditch, just after 19:00 BST on Thursday and found a "well-developed" fire.More than 20 firefighters worked for about 90 minutes to put the blaze out - the fire service has not said if anyone was hurt.A spokesperson added that investigators were working to find out what caused the blaze.
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