Seven fire engines and crews, and two officers currently at the scene.
Crews attending are from:
- West Ashland (two fire engines plus one turntable ladder)
- Broughton
- Bedfordshire (three)
A detached barn, containing timber and tools is currently on fire.
The firefighters are using seven sets of breathing apparatus, three main jets, a turntable ladder and water carriers.
The incident is generating multiple calls to Thames Valley Fire Control Service, and a large amount of smoke in the nearby area. Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed.
Roads may be closed while the emergency services work at the scene.
Incident Update: 29.04.2026 19:31
The building has been severely affected, with approximately 80% damaged by fire. One male casualty, suffering from smoke inhalation, was treated at the scene and is now in the care of the South Central Ambulance Service.
At the height of the incident, 14 appliances were in attendance.
Fire appliances in attendance:
- West Ashland
- Broughton
- Bedfordshire
- Newport Pagnell
- Olney
- Aylesbury
- Winslow
Support was also provided by neighbouring fire and rescue services, including Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Specialist equipment in use:
- Operational Support Unit
- Turntable ladder
- Short extension ladders
- Hydraulic tools
- Small gear
- Breathing apparatus
- Main jets
Utilities have been isolated, and vertical ventilation is ongoing to support firefighting operations.
A breathing apparatus (BA) servicing area and crew welfare facilities are in place, and an environmental risk assessment has been completed.
Crews will remain on scene for some time as they continue firefighting operations and work to bring the incident to a close.