Man seriously hurt in Smethwick crash, car on fire
A man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Smethwick early Tuesday, with ambulance crews finding the car on fire. A second man who stopped to help was also injured.
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Boy hurt in Dudley two-car crash rushed to hospital
A boy was rushed to Russells Hall Hospital with potentially serious injuries after a two-car crash on Priory Road, Dudley, at 2.45pm today.
Fire breaks out at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford
A fire has forced Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford to close on Monday 3 August, with no animals or staff injured and firefighters tackling the blaze.
Earthquake in Spain: 4.1 Magnitude Felt in Alicante
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Murcia region of Spain today, with tremors felt across Alicante, Benidorm and Albacete. No damage has been reported so far.
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Grassland Fire in Great Barr: Crews Bring Blaze
Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service worked for several hours to control a large grassland fire in Great Barr, Birmingham. No injuries were reported.
Three wildfires hit Birmingham as drought fuels blazes
Three large wildfires hit Birmingham on Sunday, including an eight-crew blaze at Barr Beacon nature reserve, as drought conditions fuel tinder-dry grass
Two Helicopters Collide Fighting Greece Wildfires Rescue
Two helicopters collided in Greece while battling wildfires, prompting a search and rescue operation for four crew members near Psatha, Attica.
Drone footage shows scale of Perry Hall playing fields fire
Drone footage captures the devastation after a huge grassland fire tore through Perry Hall Playing Fields in Birmingham, with six fire crews at the scene.
Grassland fire in Great Barr prompts emergency response
A large grassland fire broke out in Great Barr, Birmingham, prompting a response from West Midlands Fire Service. No injuries were reported.
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Six Fire Crews Respond to Birmingham Blaze
Six fire crews are tackling a blaze in Birmingham, with emergency services on the scene and residents advised to avoid the area as a precaution.
Birmingham Wildfire: Smoke Over Perry Hall Playing Fields
Large grassland fire breaks out at Perry Hall Playing Fields in Birmingham at 12.45pm on Sunday, August 2, sending plumes of smoke across the city.
Six crews tackle garden blaze in Birmingham cul-de-sac
Six fire crews tackled a blaze in the gardens of a Birmingham cul-de-sac. No injuries were reported, and the cause is now under investigation.
Fire Crews Respond to Tree Fire in West Midlands Park
Fire crews have responded to a tree fire in a West Midlands park, with emergency services attending the scene. More details to follow shortly.
Six fire crews tackle late-night Birmingham garden blaze
Six fire crews are tackling a late-night blaze in several gardens in West Heath, Birmingham, after an alert just after 10.30pm. Residents told to avoid area.
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Family feared death as earthquake hits Italian holiday villa
A family on holiday in Italy feared they were 'going to die' when a 4.7-magnitude earthquake rocked their villa in Pozzuoli, leaving walls cracked and debris everywhere.
Four Crews Fight Tree Fire at Meriden Adventure Park
Firefighters are battling a blaze in the trees at Meriden Adventure Park, with West Midlands Fire Service telling people to avoid the area while crews work.
Motorcyclist Dies in Crash; Police Appeal for Info
A motorcyclist has tragically died following a crash in Birmingham, and police are now appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.
Walsall man, 45, killed in three-car crash after taking drugs
A 45-year-old painter and decorator died at the scene of a three-car crash in Walsall after taking cocaine and cannabis, an inquest opening heard.
Fire on Cannock Chase: Major Incident Response
Firefighters battle a large blaze on Cannock Chase. The public is urged to avoid the area due to smoke. No casualties reported as crews work to contain the wildfire.
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Missing 5-Year-Old Dies After Water Rescue
A five-year-old child has tragically died after being found in water in Birmingham following a missing person report. Emergency services conducted a search and discovered the child who was later pronounced dead.
Halesowen Man's Drowning at TwitchCon to be Probed
A 21-year-old from Halesowen drowned in Rotterdam after disappearing from a TwitchCon event. An inquest has been opened into the death of Bradley Passey.
1,200 Emergency Calls in 8 Hours for West Midlands Fire
West Midlands Fire Service control room received 1,200 calls in eight hours on Saturday, one every 24 seconds, as Storm Darragh caused widespread flooding and damage.
Firefighters tackle large grassland blaze in Netherton
Crews from West Midlands Fire Service extinguished a 1,000 square metre grassland fire in Netherton near Blackbrook Road, responding to multiple calls at 9.11pm on July 29.
Kings Norton crash: boy critical, man in custody
A nine-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a two-car collision in Kings Norton; a 32-year-old man is in police custody, while a woman arrested has been released.
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Boy's Heart Restarted After Kings Norton Crash
A nine-year-old boy's heart was restarted by paramedics after a two-vehicle crash in Kings Norton, Birmingham. An off-duty nurse and police performed CPR before advanced life support.
Two Seriously Injured in Malvern Crash on Drake Street
Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Drake Street in Welland, Malvern on July 25. West Mercia Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Boy, 9, critical after Kings Norton crash, arrests made
A nine-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a two-car collision in Kings Norton. A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Garage Fire in Wolverhampton Prompts Avoid Area Warning
West Midlands Fire Service tackled a garage blaze in Bell Place, Blakenhall, on Monday evening, with crews arriving within four minutes. Residents were urged to avoid the area.
Forty firefighters tackle grass fire at Birmingham park
Around 40 firefighters from eight crews rushed to Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham to extinguish a large grass fire. The blaze sent plumes of smoke billowing over the area.
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Firefighters Tackle Blaze Near Villa Park
More than 30 firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service responded to a fire at a two-storey building on Witton Road, Aston, near Villa Park; no injuries reported.
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