54 injured in Stourbridge wildfire as emergency response continues
Over 50 patients treated as emergency teams tackle blaze
Fire crews are working persistently across multiple areas in Stourbridge following a significant wildfire, with 14 fire engines deployed since the blaze began yesterday (13 August).
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Richard Stanton expressed that while progress is being made, resources will remain at the scene for the foreseeable future. He urged the public to stay away from the area for safety reasons and allow emergency services to manage the situation.
The fire has impacted several sites, including Quarry Park Road, Norton Road, and Stourbridge Golf Course, with steps being taken to extinguish hotspots and prevent further spread.
A total of 54 people have been treated by paramedics, with 19 hospitalised as a result of the wildfire.
Around 250 to 300 residents were evacuated, with approximately six to seven homes destroyed or seriously damaged.
Emergency services have provided guidance to the public, advising against using fireworks, burning waste, and discarding cigarettes and glass items improperly to reduce fire risks during the dry spell.
Police manage several cordons, and residents are reminded to respect these as investigations continue.
Community contributions of food and drinks have reached capacity, and further donations are not currently required.
Residents and users are requested to avoid flying drones over the incident area, as they could interfere with emergency services' operations and the collection of critical intelligence.
The fire service thanks the community for their support and continued cooperation as efforts to resolve the incident persist.