India, May 16 -- A large fire has broken out at the site of a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, with witnesses reporting loud explosions and thick black smoke billowing from the site.

Some 10 fire and rescue crews are tackling the blaze in Bicester, which has prompted a major response and warnings for local residents to stay indoors.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "10 fire and rescue crews are currently attending an ongoing serious incident at Bicester Motion from 18:39 this evening. "We would advise people to avoid the area, and for local residents to remain indoors and shut all windows until further notice."

A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 18.57 this evening to reports of a serious inc...