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Major blaze in Warwickshire, Stourbridge fire injures two
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident after a large fire broke out in Salford Priors, Stratford-upon-Avon, on Thursday. Ten fire appliances are tackling the wildfire, which spread to…
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Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident after a large fire broke out in Salford Priors, Stratford-upon-Avon, on Thursday. Ten fire appliances are tackling the wildfire, which spread to outbuildings on Tothall Lane. Residents have been urged to close doors and windows and avoid the area. West Midlands Ambulance Service and Warwickshire Police are at the scene.
Separately, a grass fire near Stourbridge golf course has injured two people and destroyed six properties. Around 60 firefighters responded, and a care home was evacuated. The M6 northbound near Birmingham was closed between junctions 5 and 6, causing delays of up to two hours. A third blaze in Stoke-on-Trent prompted evacuations on Sandy Road.
The Indian Opinion
The alarming frequency of summer wildfires in the West Midlands now demands more than seasonal warnings. Each blaze strains fire crews, roads, and emergency services to breaking point. The real test is whether local councils will finally invest in firebreaks, water reservoirs, and public awareness campaigns before peak fire season. How many more major incidents will it take?
Source: timesnownews.com
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