Firefighters tackle huge blaze at RAF base used by US Air Force during Iran war operations
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it was responding to a blaze in a commercial building as smoke prompted residents to shut windows and doors.
- A fire erupted at RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday, a UK military base utilized by the United States Air Force for operations against Iran.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer granted the United States Air Force permission to use the base for 'defensive' strikes in March, establishing the facility's operational role.
- Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service reported the blaze occurred within a disused building; officials indicated the fire was 'accidental' and "no persons are believed to be injured."
- Local residents were advised to keep windows closed due to smoke, while the Ministry of Defence confirmed no RAF personnel participated in firefighting efforts.
- Tensions regarding the base's role remain high; a peaceful anti-war protest was held there yesterday, Saturday, opposing the military operations against Iran.
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A major fire at RAF Fairford—a key U.S. bomber hub used during strikes on Iran—has raised fresh concerns amid already high tensions. While no aircraft were damaged, the blaze hit support infrastructure, potentially disrupting logistics for U.S. operations. The incident comes as American air activity intensifies at Al Dhafra Air Base, signalling continued military readiness in the region.
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