Warehouse Fire Brought Under Control
Written by HFM News on 25th September 2026
A warehouse fire at the former Bruntingthorpe Airfield in Leicestershire has been brought under control.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was called shortly after 8am today to reports of a fire in the building being used as a vehicle spray booth.
Ten fire crews, two aerial appliances, a water carrier and a hazardous materials support unit attended the incident.
The former RAF base is now used as a vehicle test track and storage facility.
Ten fire crews, two aerial appliances, a water carrier and a hazardous materials support unit attended the incident.
A large plume of smoke was seen coming from the site as firefighters tackled the blaze, with nearby roads closed by Police.
People living in nearby villages were advised to keep windows and doors closed because of the amount of smoke.
Strong smells were also reported in the air as far away as Kibworth and Fleckney.
A large plume of smoke was seen coming from the site as firefighters tackled the blaze, with nearby roads closed by Police.
A spokesperson for Cox Automotive Europe confirmed its Manheim Vehicle Services site at the airfield was involved in the fire.
They said all staff and personnel were safely evacuated from the site.
The fire service says the incident is now being scaled down, with two appliances remaining at the scene ahead of an investigation into the cause of the fire.
