The statement made by Philip Duffy, the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, on 11 December 2025.
The brazen criminality at Kidlington has appalled all of us at the Environment Agency. Our local teams have been at this site working with partners to reduce harm and minimise risks while we pursue those responsible.
This week, new information on the risk of fire was received from the Fire and Rescue Services and the Police and a decision made to clear the site as soon as possible on a wholly exceptional basis. The EA and our local partners are now working through the most effective way to manage this work.
We will update the public on progress with that as soon as we are able. We are determined that waste criminals will see justice for this serious offending.