‘Apocalyptic scenes’ as huge fires begin tearing through homes in West Midlands

Terrified locals flee homes as 'apocalyptic' fires rage across West Midlands - PM brands scenes 'awful'  GB News

The Prime Minister is being kept informed of developments23:05, 13 Aug 2026Thousands of 999 calls reporting widespread fires in the West Midlands have been made today (August 13) on what has been the UK’s hottest day of the year, a fire chief has said.‌Two people were injured earlier after a fire ripped through home in

A chief fire officer said it was “one of the most significant” incidents the region’s fire service has ever dealt with.

Huge fires have caused “apocalyptic scenes” in the West Midlands – forcing some people to flee after blazes started tearing through homes on the UK’s hottest day of the year.

Huge fires have started tearing through homes in the West Midlands after dramatic footage circulating online showed enormous flames coming from buildings and a golf course.

About 60 firefighters attended the scene near Stourbridge golf course.

About 60 firefighters attended the scene near Stourbridge golf course.

Firefighters were seen battling the inferno which caused damage to two bungalows

Emergency services were called to an abandoned lodge at Fordell near Dalgety Bay late last night.