A large fire erupted in Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, destroying multiple homes and prompting a massive response from around one hundred firefighters. The blaze initially began as a scrub fire near a golf course before rapidly spreading to residential areas. Emergency services treated six people at the scene, and two others were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, including firefighters and a child. Fire service chief Simon Tuhill described the incident as one of the most significant he’s ever faced. The fire occurred on the UK’s hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius in London. Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the situation "terrible", highlighting the severity of the damage and the emergency response needed.