Fire crews tackling blaze at nature reserve

Eight fire crews are tackling a blaze at a nature reserve in Birmingham.

West Midlands Fire Service said it was called to a large grassland fire at Barr Beacon, Great Barr, on Sunday afternoon.

Beacon Road has been closed in both directions from B4151 Beacon Hill to Bridle Lane.

The fire service is urging residents to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid the area where possible.

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