01/04/2015

Fire Closes Oxfordshire Shopping Outlet

A fire has broken out at the Bicester Village shopping outlet in Oxfordshire.

The blaze started at around 8.45am this morning it is understood.

Seven fire crews are currently at the scene as they try to extinguish the fire.

It is thought the blaze broke out at Carluccio's restaurant on the site. Its roof has been destroyed.

On its website, Bicester Village confirmed the outlet was closed due to the fire and "likely to remain closed" for the remainder of the day.

No injuries have been reported.

No further details are available.

(JP)

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