The landscape at one of the West Midlands’ best-known viewpoints has changed dramatically.
Eight fire crews were sent to Barr Beacon as smoke spread over nearby communities and roads were closed. Our drone reveals what the flames left behind and asks how easily the region’s next wildfire could begin.
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