Wolverhampton road building fire attended by 40 Firefighters (at the scene) 26.4.23

More than 40 firefighters are tackling a fire involving a food outlet and neighbouring property on the Wolverhampton Road in #Oldbury. We were called an hour ago,
They were called just before 11.25am on Wednesday (26 April) to the Wolverhampton Road premises.
Seven fire engines, a 4x4 Brigade Response Vehicles and an aerial platform are at the scene. Our first crew arrived five minutes after being mobilised.
Two people are understood to have been affected by smoke.
This is a severe fire, which has spread to a neighbouring property.
Firefighters are wearing breathing apparatus and using three main jets to bring the fire under control.
Police officers are assisting with traffic management.
Everyone has been accounted for.
A nearby hotel has been evacuated.
Road users are being warned there could be local congestion while our firefighting operations continue.