'Close your doors and windows': Road closed with five fire crews tackling HGV blaze in city
West Midlands Fire Service is dealing with a heavy goods vehicle at a commercial workshop that has caught fire.
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The fire service released a statement on its X account, formerly Twitter, detailing the blaze today on Garrison Street in the Bordesley area of Birmingham.
Fire engines from Highgate, Ward End, Hay Mills, Handsworth, Ladywood and Billesley are in attendance, crewed by around 30 firefighters. A hydraulic aerial platform is also at the scene.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are currently working to extinguish the fire and avoid it spreading further afield, and have confirmed that there are no injuries, with everyone accounted for.
But while the fire continues, residents and businesses are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
On its site, it said: "We are currently in attendance at a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle in a commercial workshop premises on Garrison Street in the Bordesley area of Birmingham.
"Fire engines from Highgate, Ward End, Hay Mills, Handsworth, Ladywood and Billesley are in attendance, crewed by around 30 firefighters. A hydraulic aerial platform is also at the scene.
"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are working to extinguish the fire, and prevent further spread. There are no injuries and everyone has been accounted for.
"Police colleagues are in attendance, assisting with traffic management. Garrison Street has been closed to the public.
"Due to large amounts of smoke, residents and businesses in the area are advised to close doors and windows.
"This is a live incident. We will update this page with more information."
The Express & Star has contacted West Midlands Police for information.
