Britain's Wildfire Season Ignites Fury and Fear Apocalyptic scenes in the West Midlands serve as a stark reminder that the UK is woefully unprepared for the consequences of its own climate change policies.
Temperatures soared to 38. 1C on what was supposed to be one of the hottest days of the year, leaving behind "extensive" devastation.
Over 100 firefighters, including three taken to hospital, struggled to contain multiple fires across Stourbridge and Stratford upon Avon.