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While often associated with dry, rural areas, wildfires can occur anywhere. This story mentions Stourbridge in the West Midlands, a largely urban area, showing how widespread the risk has become. The UK's hottest summer on record increased the danger, making even suburban areas vulnerable to rapid fire spread.
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