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'Avoid area' Wolverhampton warning as fire crews tackle blaze across two buildings
Emergency crews tackled a blaze in Wolverhampton after a fire took hold across two commercial buildings.
Residents near Neachells Lane were advised to keep their windows and doors closed amid the incident.
West Midlands Fire Service first shared news of the blaze just after 10.30pm last night (Wednesday, August 6).
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Five fire crews were in attendance at the time and the public was warned to avoid the area.
A statement on X said: "We have 5 crews in attendance at a fire on Neachells Lane, Wolverhampton.
"As a precaution, if you live or work nearby, please keep doors and windows closed.
"Avoid the area, where possible."
West Midlands Fire Control confirmed that the stop message was received at around 1am this morning (Thursday, August 7).
However, some crews remain at the scene to ensure that the fire is fully extinguished.
Two commercial buildings were affected by the fire, but thankfully no one is thought to have been hurt.
It was not confirmed which buildings on Neachells Lane were impacted.
