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11:11, Tue, May 20, 2025 | UPDATED: 11:12, Tue, May 20, 2025
A huge fire has erupted in Birmingham city centre (Image: EXPRESS)
A huge fire in Birmingham city centre has sparked evacuations in nearby areas. Around 50 firefighters have been called to Rea Street in the Deritend area of the city to tackle the fire.
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4 mins ago11:11 Ciaran McGrath
Fire is in a three-storey building
West Midlands Fire Service has confirmed the fire is in a three-storey building on Rea Street.
Earlier reports from fire control suggested the blaze was on Rea Street South.
Eight fire engines, a hydraulic platform and a 4x4 brigade response vehicle were sent to the scene after multiple calls were received at 8.55am.
7 mins ago11:08 Ciaran McGrath
What do we know so far?
A huge fire in Birmingham city centre has sparked evacuations in nearby areas.
About 50 firefighters have been called to Rea Street in the Deritend area of the city to tackle the fire.
Multiple @WestMidsFire crews are at the scene of a building fire on Rea Street in Digbeth.
We\u2019re told no one is thought to be injured, but the roof of the building has caved in.
People in the area are being urged to keep their windows and doors shut. pic.twitter.com/uwBawqvthy
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