Wildfires in Stourbridge, West Midlands, destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 more on Thursday as temperatures hit a record 38.1C. Fifty-four people were treated, with 19 hospitalized. Residents described the fires as 'horrendous' and 'terrifying,' and officials warned the UK is a 'tinderbox.'
UK wildfires destroy 19 homes in Stourbridge
Source: theguardian.com