Multiple Fire Crews Tackle Large Blaze Across UK Counties

Multiple large fires have been reported across different regions in the UK and US, prompting extensive emergency responses. In Devon and Somerset, a combine harvester and surrounding hedgerow were severely damaged by fire, which was deemed accidental. West Midlands Fire Service deployed four crews to tackle a large fire affecting trees, fences, and sheds along an old railway line in Pensnett, advising people to avoid the area. In Worcestershire, 12 fire crews, supported by additional units from neighboring counties, responded to a 12-acre field blaze near Bretforton, with no injuries reported and a public advisory to avoid the area. Staffordshire crews are combating a field fire near Perton, continuing efforts to control similar recent fires in the region. Across the Atlantic, Sevier County, Tennessee officials reported a three-acre brushfire approximately 50% contained, with hand crews and dozers actively working to control it in a remote area.