A branch pub is raising funds for the firefighters that fought the wildfire that destroyed 19 houses in Stourbridge.

The Bird in Hand in John Street, Wordsley, is staging a fundraiser from lunchtime on Saturday, September 12. Licensee Paula Herbert says all money raised will be given back to the hero firefighters that tackled the fire that started on August 13 to buy thank you gifts such as gift vouchers, chocolates, beer and wine.

Customers are being invited to donate raffle prizes.

The event, for which there will be a small entrance fee, will include live music.