Roof collapses as fire continues in Birmingham shop

The roof has collapsed at a commercial property in Hockley, Birmingham.

Fire crews were called just after 6am this morning to Barr Street. West Midlands Fire Service said the building was completely on fire.

At it's height, eight fire engines and a hydraulic platform were in attendance.

Crews have been there all day and are due to come back on Monday to dampen down.

Initial investigations reveal the fire may have started deliberately.

The fire service is asking for people to avoid the area while they deal with the incident.