Crime & Safety
Police issue fresh statement on ‘shocking’ black smoke fire in Oxford
The blaze started with smoke coming from underground outside Sundaes Gelato on Cowley Road on Sunday evening (Saturday, May 2).
Thames Valley Police cars and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service fire engines arrived at the scene shortly after, and a cordon was put in place with tape.
Members of the public were warned to get back away from the site with flames soon “erupting” from the smoke, according to onlookers.
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Firefighters at the scene. (Image: Newsquest)
The road reopened around 11pm, but the site of the fire remains cordoned off after the blaze was extinguished.
Thames Valley Police has now issued a fresh statement this morning (Sunday, May 3) following the incident.
A spokesperson for the force said: “No arrests have been made, and the incident is not being treated as suspicious at this time.”
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has also been approached for comment.