Fire breaks out at derelict school

Image source, WMFS

Image caption, Thirty-two firefighters were sent to the scene in Balsall Heath, Birmingham
  • Author, Alex McIntyre
  • Role, 成人快手 News, West Midlands

A fire has broken out at a disused former school in Birmingham.

Firefighters were called to the Clifton Road school in Balsall Heath shortly before 14:00 BST.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said the fire was affecting the first floor and roof space of the building.

Clifton Road, Hertford Road and a section of Brunswick Road have been closed while crews work at the scene.

The spokesperson said 32 firefighters and seven fire engines were sent to the incident initially, adding that 鈥済ood progress鈥 had been made.

鈥淲e are working to reduce our resources and a plan is being formulated to reopen local roads,鈥 they added.

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