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Takeaway blaze causes gas, water and power issues

News imageOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Fire engines parked outside the takeaway with thin smoke in the air outside the takeaways on the left, with flats above them.Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue
The fire was put out quickly but caused problems with water, gas and electricity supplies, said the fire service

A fire at a town centre takeaway disrupted power, water and gas supplies, a fire service said.

Crews dealt with the blaze in Calthorpe Street, Banbury, from about 04:20 BST on Saturday.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was brought under control quickly but caused "challenges with utilities", which have required support from National Grid and other bodies.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said its officers were called on to help manage the incident but no crime has been reported.

News imageA picture of fire service and National Grid vans parked up outside the takeaway, with a cordon blocking off people from going anything further. There are several people stood outside the takeaway, to the right of the picture.
An area around the takeaway was cordoned off on Saturday morning
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