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Watch: Probe launches after major fire involving multiple business units near Stourbridge

An investigation is underway into the cause of a major blaze near Stourbridge which has involved multiple business units. 

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Three fire crews are still on the scene this morning (Sunday) at Hayes Lane, Lye

They are damping down and making the area safe, with power being restored to the nearby homes affected.

Scenes from the aftermath of the serious fire involving units on Hayes Lane, Lye, Stourbridge.
Three crews are still at the scene of the overnight fire in Hayes Lane, Lye.

Emergency services rushed to the scene just before 6pm yesterday (Saturday).

Drone footage shows the extent of the fire at the business premises in Hayes Lane, Lye
Drone footage shows the extent of the fire at the business premises in Hayes Lane, Lye
The burned out tackle shop in Hayes Lane, Lye which was on fire last night, with crews battling the blaze overnight,
The burned out tackle shop in Hayes Lane, Lye which was on fire last night, with crews battling the blaze overnight

A total of 54 firefighters responded to the incident with 13 fire engines. 

Residents were warned to close windows and doors as a precaution. 

The fire is thought to have started at a fishing tackle shop and adjacent tyre business.

Last night, a spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: " Upon arrival, our crews discovered a fire which involved a number of business premises on Hayes Lane.

"Their swift and assertive tactics have brought this substantial fire under control and prevented the fire from spreading to further neighbouring properties." 

Scenes from the aftermath of the serious fire involving units on Hayes Lane, Lye, Stourbridge.
Scenes from the aftermath of the serious fire involving units on Hayes Lane, Lye
Scenes from the aftermath of the serious fire involving units on Hayes Lane, Lye, Stourbridge.
Scenes from the aftermath of the serious fire involving units on Hayes Lane, Lye

This morning (Sunday), West Midlands Fire Service confirmed three crews were still on site as part of a damping down operation to make the area safe.

A spokesman added: "Investigations into the cause are now underway." 

Firefighters can be seen battling the fire. Credit: Brooke Shields
Ten crews from across the Black Country and West Midlands attended the fire, in Hayes Lane, Lye on Saturday night and Sunday morning
The blaze which engulfed a fishing tackle shop in Hayes Lane Lye on Saturday night. Crews are still at the scene
The blaze which engulfed a fishing tackle shop in Hayes Lane, Lye on Saturday night. Crews are still at the scene

Hayes Lane remains closed to motorists between the main A458 Stourbridge to Halesowen road and Stour Vale Road. 

West Midlands Police, who are facilitating road closures, confirm that are being lifted as soon as safe to do so, however intermittent closures may continue throughout the day to allow fire crews to work safely.

National Grid says it has now restored power to all properties affected by the incident.