Flames seen shooting from windows as fire crews battle blaze in derelict building
Fire crews have been battling a fire which took hold in a derelict town centre building.
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Crews from the Hereford and Worcester Fire Service Hub, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Stourbridge and Haden Cross Fire Stations were called to reports of a large derelict building on Park Lane in Kidderminster being well alight at around 11.30am.
The crews worked to surround the blaze, with flames being seen visible in the windows of the building, and advised motorists and the public to avoid the area.
The first update sent by Hereford and Worcester Fire Service at 11.33am said: "Firefighters from Hereford and Worcester Fire Service Hub, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Stourbridge and Haden Cross are tackling a large derelict building which is well alight.
"Please avoid area and keep doors and windows closed."
A later update at 1.10pm said: "The crews have the fire in the derelict building in Park Lane in Kidderminster surrounded.
"However, we advise local residents to continue to keep windows and doors shut whilst there is a smoke plume.
"Park Lane is blocked due to appliances.
"Motorists and public, please avoid."
A further update at 7pm said that the fire had been scaled down to two pumps and crews were dampening down and while the canal had been reopened, Park Lane was still closed.
The update read: "Fire on Park Lane in Kidderminster incident has been scaled down to two pumps continuing to dampen down hotspots.
"Canal has been reopened but Park Lane remains closed and West Mercia Police are in attendance."
