“This is a natural fire with several hotspots, now affecting several burning houses,” said the West Midlands Fire Service in a statement about the fire affecting the area near the town of Stourbridge.
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Three firefighters were taken to hospital, six residents received assistance for smoke inhalation, and one child was hospitalized, the fire service said, adding that people are being evacuated from this region.
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