Smoke from the blaze, which has shut several roads, can be seen across Birmingham.
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.Summer Lane is blocked in both directions, said Transport for West Midlands. It advised people to avoid the area.Twelve fire engines are currently in attendance with a hydraulic platform and other specialist equipment also being used.
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