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2 days ago
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Family has 'lucky escape' as flames rip through family home in Birmingham
A family had a lucky escape when a fire broke out in their Birmingham home. It is understood a fence caught alight before flames spread to all floors and the roof space of a property on Johnson Close in Hodge Hill just after 10.20am on Saturday (June 14). Neighbours alerted the occupants who quickly evacuated and called West Midlands Fire Service. READ MORE: "Avoid area" warning as 20 firefighters battle significant house fire in Birmingham READ MORE: Birmingham 'rat-run' road to be closed to drivers amid dangerous driving fears Read More: "Avoid area" warning as 20 firefighters battle significant house fire in Birmingham Around 20 firefighters attended and deployed a hydraulic platform in their efforts to bring the blaze under control. No one was hurt in the incident but the public were warned to avoid the cul-de-sac during the operation. The fire service said at 2.15pm that crews had stripped the roof back to the timber frames and the gas and electrics had been isolated. Around 50 per cent of the ground, first floor and roof space had been gutted and they were awaiting the arrival of the structural engineer to assess the damage. Local Councillor Majid Mahmood (Bromford and Hodge Hill) had been in contact with the occupants who wanted to express their deep gratitude to the firefighters and neighbours. Coun Mahmood said: "The family and I are incredibly thankful to the brave firefighters who responded so quickly and fearlessly to the incident on Johnson Close. "Due to their swift action, there were no injuries, and everyone is safe. Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox "I have spoken to the family of those involvement and confirmed that nobody has been hurt. "The family are hugely thankful to their neighbours for their support throughout. "Also, thank you to the residents who have been in contact and offering support."
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27-05-2025
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Woman attacked in Birmingham robbery as men who came to victim's aid urged to come forward
An elderly woman suffered injuries to her eye and arm after she was attacked outside a Post Office in Birmingham. The victim, aged in her 70s, was hurt and had her bag stolen on Larkspur Croft, in Hodge Hill, last month. West Midlands Police said an extensive investigation resulted in a man being arrested and charged with the incident. READ MORE: 'Bankrupt' Birmingham city council nets £5.5m in property sales READ MORE: Former Marstons pub near Bromsgrove saved from redevelopment in quickfire £500k deal The force said that two men kindly came to the woman's aid, but left the scene before they had passed their details to the police. The pair and any other witnesses are being urged to come forward and contact police. Police inquiries are ongoing. In a statement, police said today, Tuesday, May 27: "Can you help as we investigate after a woman in her 70s was left injured after being robbed outside a post office in Hodge Hill, Birmingham? Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join "It happened in Larkspur Croft at around midday on Saturday, 5 April, and the woman suffered an injury to her arm and eye as her bag was stolen. "Investigators have been carrying out extensive enquiries, and a man has been charged with robbery. "Two other men kindly came to the woman's aid but left before they'd passed on their details to us. "We'd ask them, or any other witnesses who can help further with enquiries, to get in touch. "Call us on 101, or message via Live Chat on our website quoting crime reference 20/198754/25."
