POLICE have warned people to stay away from a burning camp near Kidlington.
Six fire crews are currently on fire between Tackley and Bunkers Hill on the A4095.
The fire has been limited so far and no buildings or livestock are in danger. Police are currently cutting roads to help firefighters.
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6 firefighters and police currently on the scene between Tackley and Bunkers Hill with a wildfire The fire has been contained. Road closures to help fire, please avoid pic.twitter.com/HBe9oQyXTP
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Thames Valley Cherwell Police and Thames Valley West Oxfordshire Police said: “Fire crews and police are currently on the scene in a wildfire between Tackley and Bunkers Hill.
“Currently there are six fire brigades, the police are closing roads to help the teams. The fire is contained, there are no buildings or livestock in danger.
“Please avoid this while fire crews deal with this incident.”
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This story was written by Gee Harland, she joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.
Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.
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