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The cordon on Bull Street was lifted more than two hours after this incident began.

Access to the street is reopened.

Trams have been affected by the incident.

BirminghamLive is on the scene of this incident on Bull Street.

The latest is here:

More photos of the scene are inside.

Firefighters and police remain on Bull Street.

Fire investigation teams are on scene investigating the unknown substance.

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A spill of an unknown substance is being investigated.

In a statement, West Midlands Police said: “We are currently at the Lord Chancellors office, Bull Street, Birmingham.

“We were called to Bull Street around 4:35 p.m. after the building was evacuated.

“A cordon is in place as colleagues from the West Midlands Fire Service investigate the spill of an unknown substance.”

Now, 30 firefighters from six fire teams are currently at the scene of the incident.

The cordon has been extended.

The fire service has advised people to avoid the area.

Their statement added: “The incident also affected West Midlands Metro tram services, which are unable to run onto Bull Street from either direction.

“Follow West Midlands Metro on Twitter for updates on tram travel. Local businesses and residents are asked to avoid area. Cordons are in effect.”

The West Midlands Fire Service have confirmed that Bull Street has been cordoned off.

In a statement, the fire service said: “At 16:07 on March 28, crews were mobilized to an incident on Bull Street in Birmingham.

“We are there with colleagues from West Midlands Police and the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

“Due to the incident, which is ongoing, Bull Street is currently closed.”

This is the first video of the scene on Bull Street.

The incident is ongoing.

About 20 firefighters are on the scene of an incident on Bull Street.

It is believed to involve the Birmingham Civil Justice Center.

Good afternoon.

Fire crews and police are at the scene of an incident on Bull Street today.