A major grass fire broke out in Stourbridge on the year's hottest day, leading to property damage and the hospitalization of a child. The West Midlands Fire Service responded to the scene, describing the incident as an 'extensive grass fire' that moved from open land into residential areas.

While the fire service has confirmed the child's transport to the hospital, specific details regarding the child's condition or the exact cause of the fire have not been released. The incident occurred amidst extreme heat, which emergency services often cite as a factor that increases the risk of rapid fire spread. The fire service continues to manage the scene, and residents in the affected area have been advised to follow local safety protocols as crews work to contain the damage. There is currently no information regarding the total number of homes affected or the extent of the structural damage caused by the blaze.