Several homes ablaze as firefighters try to contain West Midlands grassfire

A grassfire covering 16 hectares near Stourbridge golf course spread into a residential area, destroying several homes and sending four people to hospital. The West Midlands fire service received thousands of emergency calls in what the fire chief called one of the most significant incidents in its history.

🐿️ This grassfire shows how quickly rural blazes can leap into urban areas, especially with dry conditions and strong winds.