Fire breaks out at landfill site near Didcot

Residents living near the Sutton Courtenay landfill site are advised to keep their windows shut

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 22nd Apr 2026

A fire at a landfill site near Didcot has resulted in a warning for residents to keep doors and windows closed.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service reported that the blaze at Sutton Courtenay landfill site on Appleford Road may be causing smoke that residents can smell, urging those living nearby to stay indoors.

Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

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