FIREFIGHTERS have been scrambled to deal with a huge fire which has broken out at an industrial estate in Reading.
Pictures by Oli (@RdgButler) on Twitter
Pictures show crews fighting the blaze within the industrial estate in Boulton Road, Whitley. The incident is ongoing.
Thick black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky above the industrial units, and flames taking hold close to several units. It is not yet clear which units are involved.
Bit of smoke hanging over the south of #rdguk hope all ok
— The Reading Bridge (@Reading_Bridge) May 29, 2021
It appears the fire has broken out at or close to a unit that houses a local mechanics - MS Autos (Reading)Ltd Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Specialist. This has not yet been confirmed by the authorities.
Thought the tip was on fire but it's the other side of the A33 near Morrisons? #rdguk pic.twitter.com/ARdhBSc2UC
— Mask Wearer. Be Kind. Dance. Stay At Home. GTTO. (@DancingDean) May 29, 2021
More as we get it.
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