Firefighters work at a fire-damaged house in Stourbridge, after wildfires that began on Aug 13 tore through several homes, forcing evacuations and causing extensive damage. (AFP pic) STOURBRIDGE: British firefighters were “under significant pressure” battling multiple wildfires amid soaring tempera»»»

STOURBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Aug 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - British firefighters were "under significant pressure" battling multiple wildfires amid soaring temperatures and drought conditions, the head of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said Friday. Images showed scorched fields and burnt out hom»»»

A tunnel under construction at a hydropower project in India's northern hill state of Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, leaving at least seven workers dead, officials said Friday. A rescue operation was launched after a sudden rush of water and debris entered the tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hy»»»

A child and three firefighters have been taken to hospital as an 'apocalyptic' wildfire rages in Stourbridge, destroying at least six homes. Six other people are being treated for smoke inhalation while West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) said they are still trying to get the inferno 'with several po»»»