Stourbridge Fire Station

26/08/2026

Investigations into two fires that rapidly escalated into a major incident in Stourbridge have found that both started accidentally, in fields where agricultural machinery was being used at the time.

West Midlands Fire Service was first alerted to a fire in a field near Racecourse Lane at approximately 1.27pm on Thursday 13 August 2026. A second fire began shortly afterwards in a field near Quarry Park Road/Worcester Lane.

Specialist fire investigators from West Midlands Fire Service, working alongside colleagues from West Midlands Police, have established that farming equipment was being used in the vicinity of both fields immediately before the fires were first reported. The fires were not started deliberately.

Chief Fire Officer Simon Tuhill said: "Our thoughts remain with everyone affected, whether directly or indirectly, by events on 13 August in Stourbridge and beyond.

"Many people in Stourbridge face having to rebuild homes and lives and, understandably, have questions as part of that process.

“That’s why we are confirming that both fires were not started deliberately. They were accidental.

"I know that many are still struggling to comprehend the scale of damage and personal loss. I'm also acutely aware that this information will not bring back those homes, livelihoods or cherished memories.

“I remain immensely proud of the response from our firefighters, staff and officers, who worked tirelessly in incredibly challenging conditions to protect lives and property.

“I would also like to thank our colleagues in the police and ambulance services, members of the local farming community who assisted on the day, and the many residents, businesses and community groups who came together to support those affected. The response to this incident showed the very best of Stourbridge and the wider West Midlands.

“While investigations continue into the full circumstances of what happened, we wanted to share this latest update as soon as possible. I hope it will go some way towards helping people understand what happened on that exceptionally hot and challenging day.”

24/08/2026

21/08/2026

Last Thursday (13 August) was an exceptionally challenging day for us and our communities.

Our Chief Fire Officer Simon Tuhill has shared an open letter reflecting on the events and the response from our people, partners, and community.

Read the letter in full here: https://wmfs.link/4x7g1aI

16/08/2026

‼️ Stourbridge Incident

We appreciate a lot of information has been shared around this incident, and particularly road closures, in Stourbridge since Thursday. We want to try and be as clear as possible in a difficult time for residents.

The majority of roads, and access to residences, are now open in the Norton area. If your road is NOT listed below, you CAN return to your home.

-Brunswick Avenue
-Landsgate
-Ounty John Lane
-Quarry Park Road
-Racecourse Lane

If you do live on one of the above roads, and have not yet done so, please visit Stourbridge Golf Club for emergency services staff to assist you. More details can be found at https://www.wmfs.net/news/stourbridge-fire-sunday/.

16/08/2026

‼️ Stourbridge Return to Home Update - Sunday 16 August
Following continued efforts since Thursday afternoon, we can further update all residents whose homes have been affected
We are asking residents, and residents ONLY, to follow the instructions below
No specific information will be given over the phone, social media, email or any other method other than in person. DO NOT call 999 for details, Fire Control will not be able to provide them
📣 Who should come to the meeting point
We have been able to significantly lift the cordons in the area
If your road is NOT listed below, you can return to your home. You do not need to attend Stourbridge Golf Club for confirmation
Residents from these roads should follow the instructions below:
-Brunswick Avenue
-Landsgate
-Ounty John Lane
-Quarry Park Road
-Racecourse Lane
📣 What you need to do
Where possible, bring proof of address with you, for example: driving license, physical or electronic copy of proof of address (e.g. Council Tax Bill, car or home insurance, utility bills, financial statements) from within the last 12 months
Head to Stourbridge Golf Club, via Worcester Lane. You can access the Golf Club via Worcester Lane and Redlake Road. However, please be aware that you will not be able to drive down Racecourse Lane. Identify yourself to emergency services personnel on scene
📣 What happens next
An emergency services officer will outline to you if you can return to your property, if further assessment needs to be made to let you into your property (in which case someone from the emergency service or council will accompany you), or if you cannot currently return to your property. If your property has been damaged or destroyed by fire, we will inform you
We request that you bring as few people as possible to the meeting point. You must follow all instructions given by emergency services personnel on scene. We understand that this has been an extremely difficult and distressing time, and they are there to help you. They have been working hard on the scene to provide this update since Thursday and are there to help, however abuse or poor behaviour will not be tolerated

16/08/2026

‼️ Stourbridge Major Incident
We have restarted our process to support residents back to their homes
We are asking residents, and residents ONLY, to follow the instructions below. If you are not a resident you will be asked to leave
No specific information will be given over the phone, social media, email or any other method other than in person
DO NOT call 999 for details, we will not be able to provide them
📣 What you need to do
Where possible, bring proof of address with you, for example: driving license, physical or electronic copy of proof of address (e.g. Council Tax Bill, car or home insurance, utility bills, financial statements) from within the last 12 months
UPDATE 1030 16/8/26: Head to STOURBRIDGE GOLF CLUB, via Worcester Lane from Hagley Road. You will not be able to access this point if heading from Redlake Road/Racecourse Lane, and you will not be able to drive down Racecourse Lane.
Identify yourself as a resident to West Midlands Fire Service or West Midlands Police at the meeting point
📣 What happens next
An emergency services officer will outline to you if you can return to your property, if further assessment needs to be made to let you into your property (in which case someone from the emergency service or council will accompany you), or if you cannot currently return to your property. If your property has been damaged or destroyed by fire, we will inform you
We request that you bring as few people as possible to the meeting point. You must follow all instructions given by emergency services personnel on scene. We understand that this has been an extremely difficult and distressing time, and they are there to help you. They have been working hard on the scene to provide this update since Thursday and are there to help, however abuse or poor behaviour will not be tolerated
📣 Who should come to the meeting point
Residents from these roads should attend:
- Brunswick Gate
- Landsgate
- Ounty John Lane
- Quarry Park Road
- Racecourse Lane
📣 If you are allowed home
National Grid and Cadent have returned power and gas supplies to most residences, but are available if once residents return home if you do not have electricity or gas

15/08/2026

‼️ Stourbridge Major Incident

***UPDATE***

The meeting point will close at 2200 Saturday 15 August, and reopen 0800 Sunday 16 August. Thank you.

We can now update residents whose homes have been affected.
We are asking residents, and residents ONLY, to follow the instructions below. If you are not a resident you will be asked to leave
No specific information will be given over the phone, social media, email or any other method other than in person
DO NOT call 999 for details, we will not be able to provide them

📣 What you need to do

Where possible, bring proof of address with you, for example: driving license, physical or electronic copy of proof of address (e.g. Council Tax Bill, car or home insurance, utility bills, financial statements) from within the last 12 months
Go to the turn of Worcester Lane/Pedmore Court Road from Hagley Road (https://wmfs.link/4gxYQJs). A fire vehicle will be there. You will NOT be able to access this point if heading from Redlake Road/Racecourse Lane. What3words: town.face.double
Identify yourself as a resident to West Midlands Fire Service or West Midlands Police at the meeting point

📣 What happens next
An emergency services officer will outline to you if you can return to your property, if further assessment needs to be made to let you into your property (in which case someone from the emergency service or council will accompany you), or if you cannot currently return to your property. If your property has been damaged or destroyed by fire, we will inform you

We request that you bring as few people as possible to the meeting point. You must follow all instructions given by emergency services personnel on scene. We understand that this has been an extremely difficult and distressing time, and they are there to help you. They have been working hard on the scene to provide this update since Thursday and are there to help, however abuse or poor behaviour will not be tolerated

📣 Who should come to the meeting point
Residents from these roads should attend:
- Brunswick Gate
- Landsgate
- Ounty John Lane
- Quarry Park Road
- Racecourse Lane

📣 If you are allowed home
National Grid and Cadent have returned power and gas supplies to most residences, but are available if once residents return home if you do not have electricity or gas

14/08/2026

‼️ Stourbridge Incident Update

Following extensive firefighting efforts, we are pleased to be able to reopen Norton Road in Stourbridge. Due to emergency services remaining in the area, there will be limited access to vehicles. We are asking residents to park further down the road and walk to their premises. If you have any accessibility needs that would make this difficult, please speak to emergency services personnel.

Residents are able to return to their homes if they live on this street – and for the moment, this street only.
West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands Police and Dudley borough Council are still working extremely hard to extinguish the fire in Stourbridge, keep the area secure and look after the displaced residents respectively.

We would love to be able to welcome all residents back immediately, but our priority now is ensuring the affected area is safe – it would be wrong of us to invite residents back, knowing we may have to evacuate them again in the near future. Therefore we are adopting a phased approach where we can to support residents back to their homes.

We remain enormously grateful for the patience and cooperation of residents – and remain committed to bringing this incident to a safe conclusion as soon as is practical. Thank you.