Huge wildfire in West Midlands destroys 19 homes on UK's hottest day of year

1. 13 Aug
   'Apocalyptic scenes' as huge fires begin tearing through homes in West Midlands

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2. 13 Aug
   Thousands of 999 calls across West Midlands after 'apocalyptic' fires

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3. 14 Aug
   Two arrested after West Midlands fire damages four homes

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4. 14 Aug
   Huge wildfire in West Midlands destroys 19 homes on UK's hottest day of year

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