Birmingham City Council update after fire destroys six houses in Highters Heath

NewsMidlands NewsBirmingham City CouncilFamilies have been left without a roof over their heads20:03, 19 Aug 2026Birmingham City Council update on Gorleston Road fireBirmingham City Council has issued an update after six homes were destroyed in a devastating fire.‌The blaze on Gorleston Road in Highters Heath, next to Daisy Farm Recreation Ground, has left families without a roof over their heads.‌Half-a-dozen houses were destroyed by the flames which took hold on Thursday, august 13.‌Fire commander Peter Simmons previously said that the blaze had broken out in the park at the rear of the properties.READ MORE: Secret to getting the best of BirminghamLive's storiesWest Midlands Police are investigating the cause of the blaze.‌And now, Birmingham City Council are clearing debris away from th