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Stourbridge 13 August fires that destroyed 19 homes were accidental

West Midlands Fire Service confirmed on Wednesday that two large fires in Stourbridge on 13 August were started accidentally by farming machinery. The blazes spread across over 500 acres, damaging 18 other properties and forcing residents to evacuate. Chief Fire Officer Simon Tuhill expressed hope the update would clarify events for people.

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