A large fire has broken out at a barn near Banbury just over the Oxfordshire border.

Fire crews from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the blaze in Middleton Cheney at around midnight last night.

A large plume of smoke has prompted the fire service to warn residents in the village and surrounding area of Overthorpe and Walkworth to keep their doors and windows closed until tomorrow as a precaution.

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A spokesman said: “We're currently at the scene of a barn fire in Middleton Cheney, and due to a large smoke plume, we advise residents in the village and surrounding area of Overthorpe and Walkworth to keep their windows and doors closed.

“Thank you for your support and patience whilst we deal with this incident.”

The warning was also shared by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.