Arson probe into Sheldon Country Park blaze as fire chiefs issue warning

NewsMidlands NewsSheldonFlames engulfed a significant amount of grassland and trees10:17, 04 Aug 2026An arson probe has been launched after a fire at Country Park in Birmingham was started deliberately - as police chiefs issued a warning to culprits.‌Flames engulfed a significant amount of grassland and trees at Sheldon Country Park, off Church Road.‌It prompted a massive response from West Midlands Fire Service with five engines and a 4x4 rushing to the scene yesterday, Monday, August 3.‌READ MORE: Four West Midlands wildfires 'started deliberately' during 48-hour chaotic scenesNo arrests have been made and police inquiries are ongoing.‌Fire chiefs warned that those who start blazes "could get a criminal record, which could prevent you from travelling or getting certain jobs in the future