Watch: Drone footage captures aftermath of Smethwick blaze

Drone footage shows the aftermath of a large Smethwick blaze that broke out this morning. 

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Fire crews were called at 10.08am on Sunday morning to a blaze that broke out at a waste facility in Radbone Lane in Smethwick

Scenes from a fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.
Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.
Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.
Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.

West Midlands Fire Service sent eight crews to the scene, which is a short distance from the Radbone Lane train station.

Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.
Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.

The crews were initially using a high volume pump to spray large amounts of water on the affected areas, but it has since been taken away. 

Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.
Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.

People have been told to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors closed. 

Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.
Scenes from the fire off Rabone Lane, Smethwick.

Fresh photos and drone footage shows the current scene.