Fire service issues statement on emergency pub incident
The fire service has confirmed there are no injuries as crews remain at the scene of an emergency incident at a pub in Burford.
A fire broke out in The Mermaid Inn which is in Burford High Street this afternoon (Monday, June 23).
Fire crews responded to the blaze and shut the A361 High Street road between Witney Street and Priory Lane.
READ MORE: A40 delays as Burford High Street closed due to fire
A spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue received a call at 2.33pm on Monday, June 23, for a fire at The Mermaid Inn in Burford.
"Three fire appliances, including two fire engines and one aerial platform, attended.
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"The nature of the incident was a chimney fire in the pub, and the cause is not known at this stage. No injuries or rescues were required.
"Crews are still at the scene."
Fire crews remain at the scene of the fire in Burford High Street (Image: Alex Webber) Pictures submitted to this newspaper by eyewitnesses showed firefighters dealing with the blaze from an aerial platform.
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Julia, who works at Cotswold Contemporary Burford in the High Street next door to The Mermaid Inn, said: "I'm not sure what actually happened but it's all contained and everything seems fine.
"Our building is safe and there's no external damage to the pub."
The Mermaid Inn is a two-floor classic Cotswolds style pub, with 18th century wood beams and fireplaces.
Greene King, which owns the pub, has been approached for comment.
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Fire service issues statement on emergency pub incident
The fire service has confirmed there are no injuries as crews remain at the scene of an emergency incident at a pub in Burford. A fire broke out in The Mermaid Inn which is in Burford High Street this afternoon (Monday, June 23). Fire crews responded to the blaze and shut the A361 High Street road between Witney Street and Priory Lane. READ MORE: A40 delays as Burford High Street closed due to fire A spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue received a call at 2.33pm on Monday, June 23, for a fire at The Mermaid Inn in Burford. "Three fire appliances, including two fire engines and one aerial platform, attended. Experience the pulse of Oxford at your fingertips 🗞️ With our flash sale, Oxford Mail keeps you updated for less: only £4 for 4 months or save 40 per cent on an annual subscription. Don't miss out on what's happening locally #DigitalDeal #LocalJournalismhttps:// — Oxford Mail (@TheOxfordMail) June 16, 2025 "The nature of the incident was a chimney fire in the pub, and the cause is not known at this stage. No injuries or rescues were required. "Crews are still at the scene." Fire crews remain at the scene of the fire in Burford High Street (Image: Alex Webber) Pictures submitted to this newspaper by eyewitnesses showed firefighters dealing with the blaze from an aerial platform. READ MORE: Pensioner 'humiliated' at Oxford Wetherspoon pub by staff Julia, who works at Cotswold Contemporary Burford in the High Street next door to The Mermaid Inn, said: "I'm not sure what actually happened but it's all contained and everything seems fine. "Our building is safe and there's no external damage to the pub." The Mermaid Inn is a two-floor classic Cotswolds style pub, with 18th century wood beams and fireplaces. Greene King, which owns the pub, has been approached for comment.
