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Jayne Thomson & Lottie Gibbons

Fire at Cadbury Club in Bournville as smoke billows out of building

A fire appears to have broken out at the historic Cadbury Club in Birmingham.

Smoke can be seen billowing out of a building, said to be the social club, after it was ablaze this afternoon.

The Cadbury Club was set up more than 35 years ago for employees of the chocolate company.

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Fifty firefighters are currently at the scene tackling the blaze.

Birmingham Live reports the fire can be seen for miles around the city.

There is a huge emergency response at the scene currently with roads blocked off to protect the local community.

West Midlands Police said: "Crews are currently dealing with a severe fire in Bournville. Four main jets are in use.

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"Please avoid Bournville Lane, Mary Vale Road and the surrounding.

"Six appliances and a hydraulic platform are at the scene of the fire at the social club.

"50 firefighters are currently tackling the blaze."

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