Irresponsibily parked cars hindered the capability of firefighters to attend to local residents today (April 17). 

Green Watch from Rewley Road Fire Station were carrying out some important fire prevention work in Oxford City Centre.

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The crew posted on Facebook: "Luckily we were not called to an incident down this road as parking like this can cost lives!

"Please be aware of how you park your vehicle especially down tight roads.

"Think to yourself “Would a fire truck be able to get through this gap?”