30 firefighters battling blaze at Birmingham church - road closed

The A34 Stratford Road is currently closed from Walford Road to Mole Street, as of 8.45am on Saturday.

More than 30 firefighters are battling a blaze at a derelict church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham.

A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: “We currently have around 30 firefighters dealing with an incident involving a derelict church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. Road closures are in place along the A34 Stratford Rd, from Palmerston Rd, to Mole St. Essential journeys will require alternative routes. Updates to follow.”

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