- Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
- Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
- The UK Health Security Agency issued amber heat alerts on August 12, 2026, for the city of London and the regions of West Midlands and East Midlands.
- The West Midlands Ambulance Service is operating in the region during severe weather, with Anthony Marsh leading the service.
Wildfires broke out across the West Midlands region on August 14, 2026.
3 reports, 2 independent
Updated Aug 15
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What happened
Wildfires broke out across the West Midlands region on August 14, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The British Red Cross and St John Ambulance mobilized to assist in the multi-agency response to wildfires in the West Midlands.Sub-event
Wildfires broke out across the West Midlands region.1 source
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The entities involved
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West Midlands
one of nine official regions of England
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West Midlands Ambulance Service
UK public sector provider of ambulance services in the West Midland region of England (1993-2006 & 2006- )