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Wildfires Sweep Through UK Towns Amidst Hottest Day of the Year
Extensive wildfires have swept into UK towns, including Stourbridge, setting multiple houses ablaze. These blazes occurred at several locations in the West Midlands as temperatures reached 38.1°C in London, marking the hottest day of the year.
13 Aug, 19:54 — 13 Aug, 20:57
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FTVery High1d ago
UK houses caught up in wildfires during hottest day of the year
Blazes at several locations in the West Midlands as temperatures reach 38.1C in London
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago
Multiple houses ablaze as wildfire sweeps into UK town
At least six homes were set alight by an extensive wildfire in Stourbridge
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First report: FT · 13 Aug, 19:54|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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