Smethwick fire LIVE: Huge blaze near Birmingham as locals told 'shut your doors!'

A huge fire has ignited in Smethwick near Birmingham, with locals residents being told to avoid the area, while also keeping their doors and windows closed.

Around 60 firefighters and 12 crews are battling the blaze on Anderson Road in Smethwick.

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