Oxfordshire: Firefighters race to the scene of ‘large muck heap’ fire

Crews from Eynsham Fire Station and Wheatley Fire Station scrambled to the scene of the blaze, to discover a large muck heap on fire.

The firefighters acted swiftly on the fire, which was in the open in Charlton on Otmoor, by using hose reel jets. 

Picture: Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue

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The actions of the teams prevented the fire spreading to the surrounding fields and straw bales.

An Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “With this ongoing heat and dry conditions please remain vigilant to signs of fire during this period of higher risk.”

Picture: Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue

Today, the Met Office issued an amber warning for ‘extreme heat’ in Oxfordshire, with impacts on people and infrastructure due to the heatwave expected.

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

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