A large fire has broken out at a landfill site near Didcot Power Station, producing a thick plume of dark smoke and triggering an urgent warning for local residents to remain indoors.
Fire at Appleford Sidings
Firefighters are tackling the blaze at Appleford Sidings in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, on Sunday evening. People living close to the scene have been advised to stay inside and keep their windows and doors closed.
The smoke plume is visible from a distance, with an image showing the dark column rising near the power station.
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Ongoing incident
This is a breaking news story, and more details are expected to follow as the incident develops.
