Smoke warning as fire breaks out
Flames and smoke could be seen billowing from the building in the Newtown area of Birmingham
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People have been urged to avoid a street just outside Birmingham city centre after a fire broke out in a building.
Firefighters have been called to the scene in Princip Street on Thursday evening.
West Midlands Fire Service has warned local residents to keep doors and windows shut.
Pictures taken near the scene have shown large flames and thick smoke billowing from the roof of the building.
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