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Four Hospitalized as Stourbridge Golf Course Fire Spreads

8/14/2026

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West Midlands Fire Service deployed 60 firefighters to a Stourbridge golf course fire at 1.30 pm Thursday.
The blaze damaged six houses, 40 acres, and hospitalised four people, including a child.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service declared an incident after a Salford Priors wildfire and sent 10 appliances.
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker called the situation worrying, while Severn Trent Water warned of reduced pressure and discoloured water in Kidsgrove.

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West Midlands Fire Service deployed 60 firefighters to a Stourbridge golf course fire at 1.30 pm Thursday.
The blaze damaged six houses, 40 acres, and hospitalised four people, including a child.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service declared an incident after a Salford Priors wildfire and sent 10 appliances.
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker called the situation worrying, while Severn Trent Water warned of reduced pressure and discoloured water in Kidsgrove.