Birmingham fire: Huge blaze breaks out in tower block building in Constitution Hill - roads closed as firefighters at the scene
A huge fire has broken out in a tower block in the centre of Birmingham.
The fire has taken hold at a high-rise in Constitution Hill, Hockley. West Midlands Fire Service said has sent eight crews, with more than 30 firefighters to the scene.
West Midlands Fire Service has posted on X and said: “We have 8 crews in attendance at Constitution Hill, Hockley, where they have responded to Tall Building Fire. Please avoid the area, where possible.”
A number of police and ambulance crews are at the scene, as well as eight fire service crews. West Midlands Roads is reporting road closures in the area.
It said on X: “Constitution Hill & Summer Lane, #Birmingham. Roads closed due to a building fire. Expect delays to your journey, plan ahead.”
Buses are also being diverted. NX West Midlands posted on X: “Service Disruption. Due to an Emergency service lead incident at Constitution Hill #Birmingham 7, 16, 52 and 74 are on diversion via: St Chads Queensway, Lancaster Street, Newtown Row and New John Street West. We apologise for any disruption to your journey.”