Several injured during fire in Reading

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 5th Apr 2023
Last updated 5th Apr 2023

Several people have been injured during a fire in Reading in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services attended a residential property in Erleigh Road at around 1:30am on Wednesday (5 April).

Thames Valley Police say some people have been seriously injured.

Superintendent Zahid Aziz said:

“Unfortunately as a result of this fire, several people have been injured, and some of these are serious.

“The fire was contained at a single property, and no adjoining properties have been affected.

“The family affected by this fire will be offered support, and we have commenced a joint investigation with Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service and our officers will remain at the scene for some time to come.”