Crews rush to tackle 'deliberate' fire that destroyed one acre of grass at Black Country nature reserve

Fire crews rushed to Warrens Hall Nature Reserve in Dudley to put out a fire that is believed to have started “deliberately”.

Crews were sent to put out “multiple seats of fire” as about one acre of grass was set alight.

The local fire service sent three fire engines and two 4x4 brigade response.

There were no reported injuries.

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A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said:

“West Midlands Fire Service was alerted at 6.22pm on Tuesday 11 August to a fire at Warrens Hall Nature Reserve, Dudley.

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“Three fire engines and two 4x4 brigade response vehicles attended.

“Around one acre of grass and undergrowth was well alight. Firefighters used an extended hose reel, beaters and water backpacks to tackle the fire.

“Crews dealt with multiple seats of fire across the nature reserve and remained at the scene for several hours.

“There were no reported injuries.

“The fire is believed to have been started deliberately.”