A FIRE has broken out at a block of flats in Arborfield and emergency services are on the scene.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) Wokingham tweeted shortly after 4pm today (April 15) to explain a fire has broken out at a block of flats in Milliard Place.

The force said officers are on the scene.

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Road closures have been put in place while Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) deals with the fire.

RBFRS also tweeted to explain crews are on the scene of the fire.

It added: "Please avoid the area if possible, but if you live nearby please keep windows and doors closed."

RBFRS tweeted at 2.49pm on Friday, April 16, to explain crews remained on the scene overnight and will continue to be present throughout the day.

The crew will be "monitoring for hot spots to ensure the fire is fully extinguished". 

People are being told to avoid the area still.