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UK reports 11 fires and 43 wildfires in 48 hours

8/15/2026

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Phil Garrigan of the National Fire Chiefs Council said the United Kingdom experienced eleven fires and 43 wildfires within 48 hours.
Incidents were declared in Stourbridge, Sandwell, Pershore, Stoke-on-Trent, Hampshire and South Wales.
In Stourbridge, 38 houses were damaged.
West Midlands Assistant Chief Fire Officer Simon Barry said the fire is under control.
Police asked the public for information or video footage.

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Phil Garrigan of the National Fire Chiefs Council said the United Kingdom experienced eleven fires and 43 wildfires within 48 hours.
Incidents were declared in Stourbridge, Sandwell, Pershore, Stoke-on-Trent, Hampshire and South Wales.
In Stourbridge, 38 houses were damaged.
West Midlands Assistant Chief Fire Officer Simon Barry said the fire is under control.
Police asked the public for information or video footage.