Woman hospitalised with burns after massive fire breaks out in city
The blaze broke out on Vicarage Road off Abingdon Road after noon yesterday (Saturday, August 16).
Four fire engines from Rewley Road, Slade Park and Abingdon were dispatched to the scene at around 12.45pm.
A large white smoke plume could be seen billowing over the south of Oxford as residents closed their windows.
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The smoke billowing over Oxford on Saturday. (Image: Pat Cam)
One local who lives on Abingdon Road and wished to remain anonymous said: "There is a strong smell of smoke in the air.
"I've heard lots of sirens too. It seems like a really serious incident'
The fire had spread from a garden outbuilding to neighbouring properties' sheds.
Firefighters battled the flames and managed to extinguish the fire quickly before it could spread to any more properties in the area.
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The damage at the property. (Image: Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service)
One woman was injured in the incident and taken to the hospital with minor burns.
A spokesperson for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service late on Saturday night said: "Today at approximately 12.45pm, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were mobilised to a fire in Vicarage Road, Oxford.
"Four fire appliances, two from Rewley Road fire station, one from Slade Park and one from Abingdon Fire Station, responded to one garden-type building and one shed well alight in neighbouring properties and spreading to a third shed."
"Firefighters in breathing apparatus using high-pressure hose reels acted swiftly to extinguish the fire and stop it spreading to other properties.
"One adult female was treated at the hospital for minor burns."
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The aftermath of the fire. (Image: Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service)
Drone photographs taken from above the Hinksey area show the white cloud of smoke looming large over the residential area.
Residents reported hearing sirens and smelling smoke throughout the early afternoon as the emergency services rushed to get the situation under control.
The fire service published their update late on Saturday night and included some photos from the incident on social media.
Pictures show firefighters using hoses on the burnt-out shed as well as the damage dealt to the garden outbuildings.
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No cause has been revealed for the blaze as of yet, but firefighters are looking into it with a full investigation underway.
The Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: "The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
"Incident commander Jason Clifford said crews on arrival were faced with a fast spreading fire with a smoke plume that could be seen from Abingdon.
"He urged everyone to check they have working smoke alarms and to visit www.365alive.co.uk for more information."
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