Stourbridge fires started accidentally
Summary
Two fires in Stourbridge destroyed 19 homes and were found to have started by accident near fields where farming machines were in use. Fire service investigators said the fires began in fields close to Racecourse Lane and Quarry Park Road in mid-August.Key Facts
- Two fires occurred in Stourbridge on August 13, 2026.
- The fires destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 more.
- Both fires started accidentally in fields where farming equipment was operating.
- The first fire began near Racecourse Lane at about 13:27 BST.
- The second fire started shortly after near Quarry Park Road.
- West Midlands Fire Service confirmed the fires were not set on purpose.
- Emergency services, including fire, police, ambulance, and local farmers, responded together.
- The fires spread quickly through grass and woodland areas.
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