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Fire crews tackle blaze at Sikh temple in Oldbury

Four fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze at a Sikh temple in Oldbury. 

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West Midlands Fire Service posted on X just before 3pm on Saturday that firefighters had been called out to tackle the blaze. 

In the post, the fire service said: "We have four resources and a HP dealing with a fire at a place of worship in Oldbury

"Crews are working hard and compassionately with religious leaders to safely resolve the incident."

The fire broke out at what is believed to be a Sikh temple in Powkes Lane. 

A fire spokesman said everyone had already left the building when they arrived and the fire had broken out on the roof of the building.

A crew remained at the scene until around 9pm to make sure the area was safe.