Stourbridge wildfire destroys 19 homes as UK faces record fire crisis
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A devastating wildfire in Stourbridge destroyed 19 homes and seriously damaged 18 more, spreading across 500 acres and coming dangerously close to a hospital. As firefighters battled blazes across the UK, emergency services were stretched to the limit, with crews brought in from neighbouring regions to help contain the flames. With 2026 already surpassing last year's record for major wildfires and little rain forecast, authorities are warning of further fires as dry conditions continue. Sky's Frazer Maude reports. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/uk-heatwave-stourbridge-wildfires-weather-live-13571553 #skynews #wildfire #stourbridge #weather #uk SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky
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