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Thousands of 999 calls as 'apocalyptic' fires rip through West Midlands

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Thousands of 999 calls as 'apocalyptic' fires rip through West Midlands
Thousands of 999 calls as 'apocalyptic' fires rip through West Midlands
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
ITV News
ITV News2 hrs ago
Thousands of 999 calls across West Midlands after ‘apocalyptic’ fires - ITVX
Thousands of 999 calls across West Midlands after ‘apocalyptic’ fires  ITVX
Evening Standard
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Thousands of 999 calls across West Midlands after ‘apocalyptic’ fires
The Prime Minister is being kept updated on developments across the region.
Irish News
Irish News4 hrs ago
Thousands of 999 calls across West Midlands after ‘apocalyptic’ fires
The Prime Minister is being kept updated on developments across the region.
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