Warning as emergency tackle flames at RAF Fairford

A fire broke out early Sunday morning at RAF Fairford, a military base currently utilized by the US Air Force for its operations targeting Iran. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) reported that the incident began around 01:25 BST when firefighters were alerted to flames coming from a single-storey industrial storage building on the site.

The blaze, which GFRS officials believe was caused accidentally, was extinguished with assistance from neighboring fire and rescue teams. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in connection with the fire. Firefighters remained at the location through the morning to monitor the situation and ensure the incident was fully under control.

Before the fire was brought under control, authorities advised local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke generated by the blaze. This precaution aimed to minimize health risks associated with inhaling the smoke drifting from the base.

Efforts to obtain statements from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and the Ministry of Defence regarding the incident were made, but comments had not been provided at the time of reporting. A spokesperson from GFRS emphasized the ongoing presence of crews at the scene as a safety measure while the aftermath of the fire was addressed

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