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Bungalows evacuated as fire crews tackle carport fire in Kingswinford

Fire crews tackled a blaze at a carport between two bungalows in Kingswinford.

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Photo: Susan Sidaway

Firefighters were called to Sandhurst Road after receiving reports of the blaze at about 1.15pm on Saturday.

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West Midlands Fire Service said nearby bungalows were evacuated and one person was checked over by ambulance staff. Clouds of black smoke billowed over nearby homes.

The fire service said the blaze had spread to the bungalows, but it is not yet known how badly they were affected.

Photo: Susan Sidaway

Crews from Brierley Hill, King's Norton, Tettenhall and Stourbridge attended.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.