Fire crews led seven people to safety after blaze broke out at flat above West Bromwich barber shop - the second in days

Seven people were led to safety by fire crews after a blaze broke out above a barber shop in West Bromwich - the second in days.

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The fire broke out at a commercial site in Carters Green, West Bromwich. Photo: Google
The fire broke out at a commercial site in Carters Green, West Bromwich. Photo: Google

A total of six fire crews were initially called to tackle the flames in Carters Green, near to High Street and off The Expressway, just before 10.10pm on Monday (January 13).

Writing to X, formerly Twitter, just after 11.10pm, West Midlands Fire Service urged people to avoid the area.

The blaze happened above Cuts and Fades barber shop, where owner Suraj was forced to cancel appointments and keep closed.