Fire crews tackle blaze at RAF Fairford
A fire broke out at the UK military base in Gloucestershire overnight
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Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at a commercial building on the RAF Fairford base.
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) said several crews were dispatched in the early hours of Sunday (26 April).
In a statement, the service said: “We were called at 1.52am this morning to reports of a fire at RAF Fairford.
"Fire engines from Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended and were supported by neighbouring fire and rescue services.
“The fire involved a single-storey industrial storage building. It was brought under control safely and there were no casualties.
“Crews remain at the scene this morning as a precaution and to ensure the incident is fully resolved. Fire investigation is ongoing and the early indication suggests the cause of fire was nothing other than accidental.”
In a social media post, GFRS urged residents "to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke from the fire."
RAF Fairford, which is close to the Wiltshire border, is being used by the United States Air Force to launch operations against Iran.