The Guardian World · Aug 14, 2026

19 people taken to hospital after West Midlands fire, as thousands evacuated in Croatia – Europe live

54 people were also treated by paramedics Stourbridge fire as blazes continue across Europe as extreme heat continues Four taken to hospital and homes damaged in West Midlands fires England has received just 4mm of rain so far in August, or 6% of the long-term average for the month , the Environment Agency said on Friday, as reported by PA.