Drone shots show extent of town centre fire
Flames engulfed the building next to Matalan in Kidderminster
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Drone images show the extent of a fire in Kidderminster that closed roads and sent flames and smoke plumes into the sky.
More than 30 firefighters and six engines were called to deal with the blaze on Park Lane, with flames seen leaping from the 3-storey building's roof.
The slip road by Matalan was closed and local residents shared photos of billowing smoke and flames, which could be seen across town.
Footage from Kidderminster Drone, external show the building's roof caved in, leaving debris scattered throughout internal rooms.
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Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said on Sunday the blaze had been contained within the warehouse building and crews remained on the scene damping down hotspots.
It added Park Lane remained closed to traffic.
During the incident's peak on Saturday residents were told to keep their doors and windows shut and drivers warned of poor visibility because of the smoke.
A stretch of the canal backing onto the burning building was closed, but has since reopened.
Footage captured by Kidderminster Drone showed the building's roof burned out and collapsed
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