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PM Andy Burnham Speaks to Crowds in Stourbridge as He Praises 'Strong Community'
Burnham praised residents’ response and said the treasury minister had called insurers, urging quick action after the incident.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Greyhound Lane in Stourbridge following wildfires that forced evacuations and left 54 people treated by paramedics, including 19 admitted to hospitals.
- During his visit, Burnham praised the "sense of community" shown by residents and commended the council and emergency services for their "amazing operation" in response to the crisis.
- Addressing recovery efforts, Burnham confirmed he directed the Treasury Minister to contact the insurance industry, proclaiming there should be "no messing about here" regarding claims processing.
- The Prime Minister warned that flooding could follow the wildfires, citing Cobra committee reports on El Nino impacts and elevated risks from dry ground conditions.
- Met Office climate spokesman Grahame Madge confirmed the association between El Nino and wet autumns, while Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael warned Britain faces persistent water management challenges.
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