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Blaze in farm field
18/07/2022
The fire is contained and no buildings or livestock are in danger
A fire has broken out in a farm field midway between Banbury and Kidlington. Six fire crews have been at the scene.
The blaze is on farmland between Tackley and Bunkers Hill. Thames Valley Police are there and have closed nearby roads.
Its understood that the fire is contained and no buildings or livestock are in danger. People are being asked to avoid the area whilst the emergency services deal with the situation.
The fire broke out on the first day that a Red Weather Warning is in place for extreme heat. At 4pm temperatures outside exceeded 37 Celcius in North Oxfordshire.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam