A portacabin was engulfed in flames at Carterton recreation ground 

Boy, 16,  arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life

EMBARGOED TO 2230 SATURDAY DECEMBER 16 File photo dated 09/10/2020 of drinks. Plans to modernise spiking laws will be set out in the coming days, the Government has said. Issue date: Saturday December 16, 2023.

With the festive season in full swing, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has published guidance asking people to consider if it's safe to drive.

How long should I wait to drive after drinking? 

The aftermath looks utterly devastating with the kitchen of a flat gutted by fire.

Cause of devastating city flat fire which destroyed kitchen revealed

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people not to put dryers or washing machines on while out of the house or asleep. 

Tumble dryer warning after machine bursts into flames

People are being urged not leave white good unattended and to keep doors closed to avoid damage.

Fire crews help family rescue Christmas presents after tumble dryer catches fire

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue were called to the area behind the Halfords store where a Vauxhall Astra was on fire.

Arson investigation underway after car found alight near Tesco

Neighbours raised the alarm and luckily the family were out at the time of the fire.

House fire caused by faulty electronic baby monitor left on bed

The Oxfordshire Fire Brigades Union met yesterday (Wednesday 12 October) and decided to reject a 5% pay rise offered to them. 

Firefighters to vote on whether to go on strike

The collision has prompted emergency services to issue a warning to drivers about road junctions.

Four people assessed by ambulance crews following Oxfordshire bus collision 

Officers from Thames Valley Police and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service were at the scene of a large fire at a landfill site near to Appleford and The Ladygrove in Didcot.

Around 40 firefighters were called to the site near Appleford and The Ladygrove on Thursday (31/03) night. 

Large fire at Didcot landfill site now under control after crews stay overnight 

A rise in global temperatures means flooding is becoming more frequent, leading to emergency services dealing with more callouts.

Flood rescue training prepares fire crews for emergency callouts this winter

Motorists are being asked to pass riders "slow and wide" in a bid to cut injuries on the roads. New signs are going up across the Thames Valley.

Drivers asked to pass riders with care on country roads

Firefighters were called to Marigold Close, Greater Leys at around 11pm on Thursday (13 May), Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service said.

Investigation launched after car destroyed in Oxford fire

A deer had to be rescued when it got stuck in cricket netting at Harpsden Cricket Club in Henley. 

Deer rescued after it got entangled in cricket net

Flash and Ruby were found stuck in a field near Deddington Hill. 

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Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life