Woman in her 60s dies in Reading house fire
It happened in the early hours of the morning
Last updated 5th Apr 2023
A woman in her 60s has died following a housefire in Reading.
5 other people, two adults and three children, are being treated in hospital. Three of the injured are described as being in a critical condition.
It happened at about 1 o'clock this morning on Erleigh Road.
The fire was put out by firecrews and no neighbouring properties were affected.
A joint investigation by Thames Valley Police and the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is underway.
Superintendent Steve Raffield, the Local Policing Area Commander for Reading, said: “Tragically, as a result of this fire, a woman has died of her injuries.
“Five other people, two adults and three children, have been injured and are being treated in hospital, and three are currently in a critical condition.
“The fire was extinguished by Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service and no adjoining properties were affected.
“There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances to this fire, although we are conducting an investigation alongside Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service on behalf of the Berkshire Coroner. Our officers will remain at the scene for some time to come.
“This incident is an absolute tragedy, and first and foremost, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the person who has died.
“They are being offered support by officers at this extremely difficult time.”
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