Emergency services are responding to a significant grass fire in the Norton area of Stourbridge.
Dudley MBC Statement: Financial Support for Residents Affected by the Stourbridge Fire
Dudley Council has released a statement on financial support for residents affected by the Stourbridge fire.
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Cllr Patrick Harley, Leader of Dudley Council
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Important information and advice for residents affected by the Stourbridge wildfire.
Contact and support
Contact the council if you have a question or would like to offer support.
Residents directly affected by the fire in Norton, Stourbridge, will be able to receive regular updates and ask questions through new daily online briefings hosted by Dudley Council.
The first briefing took place online at 2pm, Saturday 15 August, with further briefings held daily.
The sessions have been set up for residents who have been displaced or affected by the fire, as well as representatives supporting them. We will provide the latest information on the response, recovery efforts and updates provided by West Midlands Fire Service on road closures/openings and update on access to properties.
Supporting those affected by the Stourbridge wildfire
Following the recent wildfire in Stourbridge and Pedmore, many residents, businesses and community organisations have contacted us asking how they can help support those affected.
The response from our communities has been overwhelming, with many people offering assistance, donations and messages of support for local families impacted by the fire.
To provide a simple and secure way for people to contribute, a Crowdfunder page has been established. Donations will help support those affected by the wildfire as recovery efforts continue.
Make a donation
If you would like to make a donation, please visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stourbridge-fire-donations.
Message from Cllr Ed Lawrence, portfolio holder responsible for emergency planning
We know this has been a difficult and unsettling time for residents affected by the fire and that many people are looking for regular information about what happens next.
These daily briefings will provide a dedicated opportunity for affected residents to hear the latest updates and ask questions in the chat.
We would encourage anyone who has been impacted by the incident, or is representing someone who has, to join us.
To make sure those who need information most can access the briefings and have the opportunity to ask questions, we ask that only residents directly affected by the fire, or their representatives, attend.