Fire breaks out at Aston factory unit
BBC A fire has engulfed a derelict factory unit in Birmingham.
The fire service, which was called to the blaze in Priory Road in Aston at about 17.00 BST, said part of the building had collapsed.
Crews were trying to stop the flames from spreading to other buildings.
Resident Gwen Banks was in her bedroom when she heard a "massive bang". She said: "I could see flames and it is very smelly in the area - the smoke is terrible."
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Smoke from the fire could be seen from the Aston Expressway. The fire service has warned residents to keep their windows and doors shut.
Roads in the area have been closed.
