A major motorway near Birmingham has been closed due to thick smoke from wildfires in Stourbridge. The M6 northbound is shut between junctions 5 and 6 as firefighters battle large grass fires. About 60 firefighters are on site, working to control the blaze that has sent dense smoke across the road. The closures have disrupted travel, with National Highways confirming the temporary closure. The fires, described as "apocalyptic scenes," have begun tearing through homes in the area. Emergency services are actively responding to the situation, but no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fires is under investigation. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the affected stretch until further notice.