FIRE Crews are battling a blaze at The New Wellington pub on Brettell Lane in Brierley Hill.

West Midlands Fire Service say they are dealing with a severe fire in the the kitchen area of the public house.

The road is currently closed so motorists are urged to avoid the area.

Stourbridge News: Firefighters battle a blaze at The New Wellington pub on Brettell Lane.Firefighters battle a blaze at The New Wellington pub on Brettell Lane.

West Midlands Fire Service tweeted at 6pm: "We currently have 3 Fire Engines in attendance at a fire on Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill. Crews from @WMFSBrierleyH @WMFSStourbridge and the HP from @WMFSOldbury are dealing with a severe fire in the kitchen area of a Public House. Brettell Lane is closed, please avoid the area."