An electrical fire caused a power outage in parts of Stourbridge earlier this afternoon.

West Midlands Fire Service said they have responded to reports of an electrical fire in Amblecote which has caused power cuts in the area. 

Crews from Brierley Hill are working with colleagues from the National Grid to resolve the problem. 

Fire crews said they could be working on it for some time. 

A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire said: “We are currently aware of an electrical fire within the area of Amblecote in Stourbridge that is causing a power outage.

“Crews are currently working with colleagues from the National Grid to resolve the ongoing incident, but will be working for some time.”