Firefighters tackle vehicle blaze on M4 near Swindon

Lane reopened after crews attend fire

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 22nd Dec 2025

Firefighters have responded to a vehicle fire on the M4 near Swindon this morning.

Crews from Swindon and Stratton were called to the motorway just past Junction 15 after reports of the fire at 08:08.

The fire was located in the wheel arch of the vehicle.

Firefighters used two hose reel jets and four team members wearing breathing apparatus to extinguish the flames.

Lane 2 has now been reopened, although fire crews remain on the scene.

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