MORE THAN 30 firefighters have battled a severe blaze in a thatched roof at a property in Redditch.
Five fire crews, from Bromsgrove, Redditch, Droitwich, Evesham and Droitwich, attended the incident which broke out in the cottage in Astwood Bank around 10pm.
As well as the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews, assistance was also called in from Warwickshire Fire Service.
Because of the extent of the operation, the A441 is closed at the junction of B4090 to junction of Wood Lane.
Drivers should avoid the area and find alternative routes.
