militarybase on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/militarybase/Recent content in militarybase on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 27 Apr 2026 01:40:47 +0000US Air Force Investigates Accidental Fire at RAF Fairford Amidst Recent Protestshttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/us-air-force-investigates-accidental-fire-at-raf-fairford-amidst-recent-protests/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:40:47 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/us-air-force-investigates-accidental-fire-at-raf-fairford-amidst-recent-protests/An accidental fire broke out early Sunday morning at RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire airbase used by the US Air Force, triggering an urgent investigation. Around 1 a.m., flames engulfed a single-storey industrial storage building, prompting multiple fire crews to respond swiftly. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue confirmed the fire was accidental and reported no casualties. RAF Fairford has been playing a significant role since March when the UK government authorized its use for defensive operations amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.