Watch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fire

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: August 14, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Environment & Climate

Watch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fire

Multiple fires tore through the region in the West Midlands, destroying several houses in Stourbridge. Fire crews are continuing to tackle blazes. Officials believe the fire started in nearby grassland before spreading to a residential area.

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