Dozens of firefighters tackle house fire

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West Midlands Fire Service said 10 fire engines were sent to the scene

Fire crews remain at the scene of a house fire in Birmingham.

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said 10 fire engines had attended the blaze at Drayton Road in Kings Heath on Saturday night.

In an update issued to the BBC, the service said two fire engines were still in the area after they were initially called at 21:40 BST.

The WMFS spokesperson confirmed some nearby residents had been evacuated, but they were unable to confirm the cause of the fire or if anyone had been injured.

News imageA police van, police car and two fire engines block a street with shops, businesses and houses on each side. Orange cones also block the route.
WMFS evacuated residents last night after a house fire started in Kings Heath

BBC Newsbeat journalist Peter Gillibrand, who witnessed the fire, said he had seen "embers flying up from the roof amid the smoke".

He said "dozens" of firefighters were at the scene, along with police and an ambulance, while nearby homes were evacuated.

Gillibrand added that Drayton Road had been closed in both directions.

People have been asked by the fire service to avoid the area where possible.

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