Fire chiefs are investigating whether A-level students lighting barbecues to celebrate their results started a wildfire that destroyed six homes on millionaires row. Among the homes by the blazes in the West Midlands were those on Brunswick Gate - home to the most expensive houses in the town of Stourbridge and opposite a golf course. It comes as the government calls in the army and bands disposable barbecues to help tackle wildfires as 'tinderbox' Britain continued to swelter in a heatwave today.Paramedics in the West Midlands treated 54 people with 19 admitted to hospital after several wildfires broke out yesterday during Britain's fifth warmest day on record.Emergency services are looking into reports that the fires could be linked to Year 13 students lighting barbecues and burning notepads after receiving their exam scores.Some 19 houses were fully destroyed and 18 damaged by a major wildfire across 500 acres in Stourbridge, which also injured six people including three firefighters.A TikTok craze sees some youngsters film themselves lighting up paperwork, with fire investigators now considering whether such blazes could have caused the chaos.West Midlands Fire Service confirmed the rumours were shared with fire crews, who have so far found no direct evidence to support the theory but remain open-minded.WMFS told the Birmingham Mail: 'At this stage, we would not want to blame young people or any particular groups of people but our investigations are at an early stage.'It comes as Staffordshire Police said a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of arson over a fire in Stoke-on Trent yesterday.And a 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of arson in Wales after a wildfire tore through homes in the old mining village of Newbridge, Caerphilly, on Wednesday.Meanwhile the Government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues as they pose a 'significant risk to the public' due to the ongoing heatwave, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called in the military.Mr Burnham told reporters in Stourbridge this afternoon: 'Britain is a tinderbox right now, and please just have that in your mind. We're going to go into the rest of the weekend… This is not over by any means. We've got 37 fires smouldering around the country, so it could be more. So please bear that in mind at all times.' In Stourbridge yesterday, at least six homes were destroyed by 'apocalyptic' wildfires on Brunswick Gate – a millionaires' row which is the town's most expensive street, lined with large family homes worth at least £1million opposite a golf course.Up to 37 properties in the town were damaged or destroyed by the fire which spread rapidly through dry grass and woodland, setting alight homes with residents fleeing.One evacuated resident said police told her to leave quickly because they 'thought the fire was changing directions' – so it was 'literally grab what you need and get out'.Other witnesses said the flames 'jumped from house to house' while people grabbed what they could. A child and three firefighters were among those taken to hospital. Drone footage from smoke-filled skies over the leafy market town showed the blaze threatening to engulf even more properties on the edge of a badly scorched field. Around 100 firefighters were tackling the inferno which broke out near Stourbridge Golf Course, obliterating 40 acres of land. Golfers are said to have fled in their carts.Residents said ash was 'raining down' amid the 'very strong' smoke. Some of the affected homes were on Brunswick Gate, where one sold for £1.25million in 2024. Other large detached homes sold for £875,000 in 2017 and £900,000 in 2012 on what estate agents have previously dubbed Stourbridge's most expensive road.Local Labour MP Cat Eccles said she believes up to 30 homes were completely destroyed; while paramedics confirmed a total of 54 patients had been treated – including 19 taken to hospital – as a result of the wider West Midlands wildfires. A Stourbridge councillor described 'apocalyptic scenes' – and one witness said he saw the fire spread rapidly, consuming hedges, power lines and even a fire engine. Another man whose mother's home burnt down in a fire in the Highters Heath area of Birmingham said she has lost everything, including 100 years' worth of family photos. Meanwhile in Staffordshire, six firefighters were taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion after battling wildfires in the county. The Government announced this afternoon that Baroness Blake of Leeds has been appointed as fire minister – more than 1,000 wildfires have been reported in the . Elsewhere, a train derailment in Sussex on a Southern service near Lewes that saw 150 people evacuated and two seriously hurt may also have been a result of the heat.Another train derailed on the Greater Anglia network near Wickford in Essex today, although no one on board the service from Southend Victoria to London was injured. The chairman of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said today that the fire service is 'under significant pressure' with 11 major incidents declared across the UK.Extremely hot weather will continue in south-east England, East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the Midlands today with a high of 35.3C at Frittenden in Kent this afternoon. That made today the tenth day in 2026 where temperatures have reached at least 35C (95F).East Midlands Railway issued an 'essential travel only' alert for the third day in a row; while c2c, Great Western Railway and West Midlands Railway axed some services.The UK hit 38.1C at Kew Gardens in London yesterday, making it the warmest day of 2026 so far. Yesterday was also the ninth day of the year when temperatures hit at least 35C (95F), the fourth day for 36C (97F), and the third for 37C (99F) – all three being new records.The heatwave is set to continue into this weekend with temperatures of up to 30C (86F) in southern England, before highs slip to around 27C (81F) to 28C (82F) by the start of next week.Today, a UK Health Security Agency amber heat health alert was extended until 10am tomorrow for much of England – having originally been due to end at 9pm tonight.The Government agency warned of increased demand on health services and a 'rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions'.The alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, London and East of England was extended. All other regions remain under the alert until tonight.The alert for the East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South , London and East of England was extended. All other regions remain under the alert until tonight.Officials urged people to take precautions such as staying hydrated; checking in on vulnerable friends and family; and staying out of the sun at the hottest part of the day. Around 100 firefighters tackled the inferno which broke out near Stourbridge golf course An aerial view of the remains of a home on Brunswick Gate in Stourbridge this morning A drone view of burnt-out houses this morning following the large grass fire in Stourbridge Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre) walks with West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker (right) as he talks to Chief Fire Officer Simon Tuhill (left) during a visit to Stourbridge this afternoon Charred land and burnt houses this morning following the huge wildfire in Stourbridge A drone view of burnt-out houses this afternoon following the large grass fire in Stourbridge Smoke continues to rise from Stourbridge this morning after the devastating wildfires A drone view of burnt-out houses this morning following the large grass fire in Stourbridge Residents carry their belongings this afternoon following a huge blaze in Stourbridge A drone view of burnt-out houses this morning following the large grass fire in Stourbridge An aerial view of the remains of a home on Brunswick Gate in Stourbridge this morning A fire engine stands near a burnt-out house this morning following the fire in Stourbridge Smoke continues to rise from Stourbridge this morning after the devastating wildfires Residents carry their belongings this afternoon following a huge blaze in Stourbridge A drone view of burnt-out houses today following a large grass fire in Stourbridge A drone view of burnt-out houses this morning following the large grass fire in Stourbridge An aerial view of the remains of a home on Brunswick Gate in Stourbridge this morning A drone view of burnt-out houses today following a large grass fire in Stourbridge The blaze in Stourbridge forced some people to flee after it started tearing through homes Fire crews attempt to put out the flames during the wildfire in Stourbridge yesterday A resident leaves their home with suitcases yesterday after the fire broke out in StourbridgeMore than 100 firefighters were sent to Stourbridge after the fire started in nearby grassland