Four wildfires causing chaos across the West Midlands ‘started deliberately’

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Four wildfires causing chaos across the West Midlands ‘started deliberately’  A disturbing pattern emerged across the West Midlands during two chaotic days.  Firefighters were already stretched when four more outbreaks triggered police investigations and a stark warning about the consequences. Watch the video for the full story.  #WestMidlands #Wildfires #Arson #Birmingham #Solihull #Walsall #Coventry #LocalNews

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00:00Four wildfires across the West Midlands are believed to have been started deliberately in 48 hours.

00:07The blazes broke out between 30 July and 1 August at Merriton Park in Chalmsley Wood,

00:14the West Heath area of Birmingham, Pelsall Common and Prologis Park in Coventry.

00:19Details of all four incidents have been passed to police.

00:22A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire spread between gardens in West Heath.

00:29Fire chiefs warned deliberate fires can spread rapidly and divert crews from life-threatening emergencies.

00:35Three other weekend wildfires, including Barbeacon and Perry Hall playing fields, are not currently thought to be suspicious.

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