PICTURES show the devastation to buildings in Tilehurst following yesterday's huge fire (March 10).
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Smoke was seen billowing across the town from around 8am as the blaze took hold at print cartridge company ITP Ltd.
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene for most of the day yesterday, and confirmed in the afternoon that the fire was under control.
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Most businesses in the area appear to have reopened this morning, but Topps Tiles, which neighbours ITP, is within the cordon closing the buildings off from the public.
Firefighters are still on the scene currently with a cordon in place around the two businesses and part of Stadium Way. Thames Water were also on site helping crews with the aftermath.
Water remains surrounding the building and a strong smell of burning surrounds the site. The roof can be seen completely destroyed and glass smashed round the front of ITP Ltd.
Scours Lanes was closed of by the emergency services late into the evening yesterday following the fire. But has now reopened to traffic.
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