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The cause of a fire at a Stourbridge industrial unit, which sparked an 'avoid the area' warning, has been revealed.

Firefighters were called to Rufford Road in Oldswinford just after 2am on Friday, December 12.

Four crews were sent to the scene to tackle the blaze, which was believed to have started accidentally.

No one was injured, and only one single-storey unit was affected.

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A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson said: "Shortly after 2.05am on Friday (December 12), we responded to Rufford Road, Oldswinford.

"Four fire engines from Stourbridge , Brierley Hill, Haden Cross and Dudley attended, the first arriving within four minutes of being mobilised.

"This was a fire affecting a

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