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Rugby club evacuated after fire breaks out

David GilyeatSouth of England
News imageOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Three fire engines in a car park. Long hose reels lead off camera.Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Chinnor Rugby Football Club on Saturday afternoon

A rugby club had to be evacuated after a fire broke out on the premises.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Chinnor Rugby Football Club, in Thame, Oxfordshire, at about 14:45 GMT on Saturday.

A spokesperson said: "On arrival smoke was issuing from the rear of the club. Staff had taken immediate action to evacuate the premises and inform the fire service of the presence of oxygen cylinders in the location of the fire."

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus fought the blaze while specialist fans were used to clear smoke from the building.

News imageOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service A firefighter stands at the rear of one of the fire engines which has four hoses leading off towards the building.Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
The rugby club had been evacuated by the time fire crews arrived
News imageOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service A fire engine next to one of the entrances of the rugby club, a two-storey red brick building. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
The fire service was warned of the presence of oxygen cylinders at the location

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