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Fire at RAF Fairford Facility Extinguished; 200 Protesters Nearby

4/26/2026

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Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a disused industrial building at RAF Fairford after 1 a.m. on 26 April 2026.
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was likely caused by accidental wiring.
The Ministry of Defence reported no injuries, no aircraft damage, and that the building was unoccupied while a U.S. Air Force probe continues.
RAF Fairford, capable of hosting B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers, has drawn protests from about 200 demonstrators.

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Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a disused industrial building at RAF Fairford after 1 a.m. on 26 April 2026.
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was likely caused by accidental wiring.
The Ministry of Defence reported no injuries, no aircraft damage, and that the building was unoccupied while a U.S. Air Force probe continues.
RAF Fairford, capable of hosting B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers, has drawn protests from about 200 demonstrators.