A market town in Worcestershire on the River Avon
Firefighters are tackling extensive grass fires across the West Midlands amid a record heatwave. Homes have been damaged and residents evacuated as crews declare major incidents in Stourbridge, Stratford-upon-Avon and surrounding areas. Emergency services warn people to stay indoors and close windows.
Fire crews have battled blazes in Stourbridge on 13 August, destroying 19 homes and scorching over 500 acres. Investigations show both fires started accidentally in fields where agricultural machinery was in use. The West Midlands Fire Service says no deliberate ignition has been found, and responders are thanking communities for support as investigations continue.