A fire broke out near a primary school in Headington, according to eyewitnesses. 

The incident happened on Friday, July 19 when multiple onlookers said a tree was on fire in the back garden of a house on London Road near St Andrew's Church of England Primary School.

The picture of the blaze was taken by an eyewitness at 5.47pm.

County councillor for Headington and Quarry, Roz Smith posted about the fire on X at 5.55pm yesterday. 

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She said: "Fire in the back garden of a house on London Road, opposite Bury Knowle Park.

"All residents are out of the house, fire and rescue have been called.

"Very smoky on footway."

An eyewitness, who wishes to remain anonymous, spotted the fire when walking along the road.

They said: "I have no idea how the fire started but it caught hold very quickly and for a few minutes was well ablaze and could’ve posed a real danger to adjoining houses.

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"When I first saw the smoke and flames, it looked like they were coming from St Andrew’s School which was very worrying.

"As I got closer I could see the fire wasn’t at the school.

"By this point I was opposite the fire and could see that it was a tree on fire, not a house, but it was well ablaze and it was a worry that the fire could spread to neighbouring houses."

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue has been contacted for more information.