Here are some eye-catching pictures taken by the Express & Star at Netherton Park following a grass fire which engulfed the park in flames.
The photos were taken at Netherton Par close to houses along Spring Road.
Fire crews rushed to the scene of Netherton Park following a grass fire which broke out yesterday afternoon (Monday, July 21).
Many locals were shocked about what happened at the much-loved Black Country park.
Emergency services were able to quell the fire with five fire engines and a 4x4 brigade response, as well as four hose reels and beaters.
Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or injuries.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: “Shortly before 5.10pm on Monday 20 July, we responded to Lynbrook Close in Netherton in Dudley.
“Five fire engines and a 4x4 brigade response vehicle from Haden Cross, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Tipton and West Bromwich attended, arriving to find a grassland fire.
“Four hose reels and beaters were used to extinguish the fire. Police colleagues attended to manage an outer cordon, and there were no casualties or injuries.
“Firefighters damped down and extinguished hotspots to prevent the fire from re-starting.
“All resources had left this incident by 8.20pm.”
Take a look at the scene at Netherton Park following a grass fire:
5. Aftermath of the grass fire at Netherton Park
Netherton Park, and the scene of a grass fire, close to houses, along Spring Road. | Iconic Media Resell
6. Aftermath of the grass fire at Netherton Park
Netherton Park, and the scene of a grass fire, close to houses, along Spring Road. | Iconic Media Resell
7. Aftermath of the grass fire at Netherton Park
Netherton Park, and the scene of a grass fire, close to houses, along Spring Road. | Iconic Media Resell
8. Aftermath of the grass fire at Netherton Park
Netherton Park, and the scene of a grass fire, close to houses, along Spring Road. | Iconic Media Resell