Witnesses say the smoke is visible from over a mile away
A huge fire broke out in Birmingham’s beloved Cadbury Club in the Bournville area of the city on Friday afternoon.
Videos surfaced on social media of the building engulfed in flames as smoke spread across the Midlands city.
West Midlands Fire Service have warned people to avoid Bournville Lane, Mary Vale Round and the surrounding areas.
Firefighters are currently tackling the blaze.
Crews from @KingsNortonFire @Bournbrookfire @Northfieldfire @BillesleyFire @HighgateFire @Woodgatefire @Smethwickfire @Oldburyfire are currently dealing with a severe fire in Bournville. 4 main jets are in use. Please avoid Bournville Lane, Mary Vale Round and the surrounding …
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) August 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/david_s_barker/status/1294309102336737281
Cadbury’s Club is on fire @birmingham_live pic.twitter.com/OnZt3JyH9A
— Clifford Darby (@cliffatron) August 14, 2020
RIP the Cadbury Club #cadbury #bournville pic.twitter.com/nPfBVVELiF
— Sean Delaney (@SLDelaney) August 14, 2020
