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Barn Fire Rages Overnight in South Oxfordshire
7 Sep
Summary
- Firefighters battled a large barn fire throughout Sunday night.
- The blaze occurred in the Chalgrove area of south Oxfordshire.
- Smoke drifted towards Little Milton, prompting closure advice.
A substantial barn fire erupted in the Chalgrove area of south Oxfordshire on Sunday night, requiring an overnight response from firefighters.
Crews from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene shortly after the blaze began. The fire generated a large smoke plume that traveled north-west, reaching the vicinity of Little Milton, approximately three miles (5km) away.
Residents in and around Little Milton were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precautionary measure due to the drifting smoke. Further details regarding the incident's cause and impact are being sought.