Fire crews work overnight at caravan park blaze

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Crews worked through the night to gain control of the fire at the caravan park near Abingdon

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service A large plume of smoke with fire engines parked on parched grass in the foreground. — Crews worked through the night to gain control of the fire at the caravan park near Abingdon

Fire crews worked overnight after a large fire broke out at a caravan park in Oxfordshire.

At its height more than 120 firefighters from across the county and beyond responded to the blaze at Oaks Caravan Park in Fyfield Wick, near Abingdon, on Sunday evening.

The site was evacuated, with residents of the park moved to safety at a nearby cricket ground.

Overnight, 11 crews continued to deal with the fire, which is currently believed to have started accidentally. Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said there were no injuries and a presence remains on scene on Monday morning.

The fire service said it received more than 30 calls about the incident

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Two fire engines in the foreground parked on a road with firefighters working at the rear of the vehicles. In the background smoke can be seen pouring into the sky. — The fire service said it received more than 30 calls about the incident

The service said it received more than 30 calls about the incident.

An investigation into the cause will continue today.

Crews from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service provided support.

The Oxfordshire service was also supported by Thames Valley Police, Oxfordshire County Council, South and Vale District Council and Rapid Relief Team UK.