Massive wildfire burns six homes and injures two as 100 firefighters tackle blaze

Flames can be seen ripping through buildings and thick plumes of smoke is rising into the sky with 100 firefighters tackling in the Racecourse Lane area of Stourbridge

Two injured as dozens of firefighters tackle extensive blaze in Stourbridge  lbc.co.uk

If smoke is affecting your home or workplace, keep doors and windows closed as a precaution- WMFS

Need to knowThe fire broke out on Wednesday evening13:52, 13 Aug 2026A fire on moorland in Saddleworth(Image: James Norwood)Firefighters battle major blaze on Saddleworth MoorFirefighters are currently tackling a major moorland fire on Saddleworth Moor near Holmfirth Road in Oldham.The blaze broke out at around 10.25pm

Firefighters tackle major blaze in Saddleworth Moor  itv.com

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