RAF Fairford Fire:A large fire blaze has erupted at an airbase in Gloucestershire, which is currently in use by the US military. Multiple crews from emergency services tried to tackle the fire in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The site images show that the roof of the building has collapsed. Here's everything you need to know about the news of the fire at RAF Fairford.
RAF Fairford Fire
RAF Fairford is a military airfield used by the US Air Force and the RAF. The incidents there are treated as a joint civil-military investigation due to the site's strategic role. The fire broke out in a one-storey industrial storage building on the base. It was later brought under control.
How did the fire happen at RAF Fairford?
The Ministry of Defence said the fire was in an “old and disused building” and was caused by a wiring issue. A US Air Force spokesman confirmed the incident was in an unoccupied building. Hence, there is no harm and no injuries were sustained in this incident.
Are there any injuries in the RAF Fairford Fire?
There are no injuries that have been reported, and no RAF aircraft have sustained damage, though the status of any US equipment remains unclear.
What is the Protest against the Airbase?
The airbase has seen protests in response, with approximately 200 people previously gathering outside its gates, stating “no war on Iran”, “US out of British bases”, and “stop Trump’s deadly war”.
Are residents safe in the RAF Fairford Fire?
Yes, they are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke from the fire.