Emergency response crews continue operations at an agricultural structure fire in the southern part of Oxfordshire following successful containment efforts.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that units were dispatched to the incident close to Chalgrove at approximately 21:00 on Sunday, September 6.
Six fire appliances and a water tanker responded to address hay bales that had ignited within the farm outbuilding.
Personnel have maintained their presence at the location while ongoing operations proceed.
Air quality in the surrounding area was impacted by the smoke, leading authorities to issue guidance for local inhabitants that remains active.
A service representative stated that residents in the vicinity are advised to maintain closed windows and doors as a safety measure.
Firefighters collaborated with individuals present at the location to construct a defensive gap designed to stop the fire from reaching additional hay bales stored nearby.
Emergency services also safeguarded adjacent structures during the overnight period while preserving the protective barrier.
Authorities expressed appreciation for community patience during the continued operations.
A service statement indicated that local residents’ willingness to cooperate while crews carry out their work has been acknowledged.