# Richard Parker

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### UK's Hottest Day at 38C Sparks Fires Across 40 Acres, 200 Homes Without Power
2026-08-16 16:48:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Record 38C heat in the UK's West Midlands ignited multiple wildfires on August 13, destroying homes, forcing 30 evacuations in Pershore, leaving 200 households without power, and straining water supplies as firefighters drew on hydrants.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/climate-west-midlands-wildfires-aug-2026

### 6 treated, thousands of 999 calls as heatwave fuels West Midlands fires
2026-08-16 04:51:46 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Stourbridge wildfire shows how extreme heat and dry conditions are pushing UK fire risk into residential areas. With thousands of emergency calls and homes forced to evacuate, the event is a live test of climate adaptation and emergency resilience.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/west-midlands-wildfires-heatwave-climate-risk

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