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Microwave food causes a house fire in Kidderminster

Ryan Smith 2nd Dec, 2025

MICROWAVE food caused a house fire in Kidderminster.

A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Wyre Forest Fire Station was called at 3:18pm on Monday (December 1) to a house fire at a flat on Sutton Road.

This was a small fire involving unattended food in a microwave.

Positive pressure ventilation was used for smoke clearance.

There were no casualties and no other emergency services were required.

Thje fire service left the scene just before 4pm.