Large tyre fire in Birmingham

West Midlands Fire Service believe the cause of the tyre fire was accidental.

They released this message on their Facebook page:

ITV News Central has been told the cause of a tyre fire near the Birmingham City football ground is still under investigation.

Here's the latest from the scene with Group Commander of West Midlands Fire Service, Steve Boyle.

A tyre fire near the Birmingham City football ground is "now out", West Midlands Fire service said.

West Midlands Fire Service said "good progress" is being made at a tyre fire in Birmingham, as a picture shows the extent of the damage.

Around 30 firefighters are still at the scene near the Birmingham City football ground.

• Dramatic picture shows tyre fire from a distance

This dramatic pictures shows the thick black smoke from a large tyre fire in Birmingham.

Six fire crews are tackling the blaze near the Birmingham City football ground.

Firefighters are tackling a large tyre fire in Birmingham.

West Midlands Fire Service said six fire crews are currently tackling the blaze on Little Green Lane.

People have been advised to avoid the area.