6 fire engines at Oxfordshire blaze for more than 13 hours

The incident is currently ongoing at the time of writing (Monday, June 1), with Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service crews in Finmere, north of Bicester.

A fire has broken out at a waste site in the area, and firefighters have warned the public to close windows due to the resulting smoke.

A statement by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are currently attending a fire in a waste site in Finmere, North Oxfordshire.

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“Due to the smoke in the area, residents in Finmere are advised to shut windows and doors whilst the incident is being dealt with.

“The smoke may also affect the A421 in the area at times.”

The fire service has given further details on the incident, which has been ongoing for around 13 hours at the time of writing.

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Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 12.21am (Monday, June 1), to the landfill site.

Six fire engines, including three from Oxfordshire and three from Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, were sent to the scene.

A fire service spokesperson said at 1pm: “Crews used main jets on a fire involving waste materials, and they remain at the location.”