Fire crews tackle blaze at disused factory

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Crews were called to the disused factory just before 08:00 BST

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Crews are tackling a blaze at a disused factory in Birmingham.

West Midlands Fire Service said 12 crews went to the three-story building on Barr Street in Hockley, just before 08:00 BST on Sunday.

It said the third floor and roof were alight, and the cause of the fire was not yet known.

The road is blocked on the southbound side, travel information company Inrix said.

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