Fire crews tackle house blaze in Smethwick
Residents were urged to stay clear of a street as fire crews battled a house fire in Smethwick.
Emergency services rushed to Astbury Avenue at around 5.20pm on Monday, following reports of a house fire.
Firefighters cordoned off the street to tackle the blaze and the West Midlands Fire Service advised everyone to 'stay clear' of the road.
On X, West Midlands Fire Service said: "Crews are currently in attendance at a house fire in Smethwick.
"Please stay clear of Astbury Avenue."
The fire was under control by about 6.30pm and the cordon was removed at around 7pm.
Alex Campbell, who lives in Astbury Avenue, told the Express & Star: "There wasn't that much smoke to start, we didn't really know anything was going on until the fire engines turned up.
"There was a fair bit when it got going though. We aren't sure if everyone is okay, we hope they are though."
The emergency services have been contacted for more information.
