https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-police-evacuate-homes-near-raf-fairford-airbase-used-by-usContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-police-evacuate-homes-near-raf-fairford-airbase-used-by-ushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-police-evacuate-homes-near-raf-fairford-airbase-used-by-us#u92000Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:05:26 +0000Police evacuated around 85 homes near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, after arresting five men on suspicion of explosives offences. The airbase is used by US forces. Bomb disposal teams examined three vehicles in the area. The incident is being treated as a major incident and a terrorism investigation.Why it mattersRAF Fairford is a key airbase used by the US military, particularly for operations in the Middle East. The base's strategic sensitivity has been heightened due to its role in US military actions. The arrests and evacuations have caused concern in the local community.W