Massive Woodland Blaze Rips Through Burghfield Near Reading Road
Firefighters are battling a huge woodland fire this afternoon that has engulfed around 30 acres near Reading Road, Burghfield. The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has scrambled 30 firefighters to tackle the spreading flames.
Major Firefighting Effort Underway
Eight pumping appliances and a specialist unit have been dispatched from multiple stations, including Caversham Road, Dee Road, Whitley Wood, Bracknell, and others. Two water carriers have also been brought in to assist the teams fighting the blaze.
Road Closures Cause Disruption
The fire is burning close to a burial ground near the area, prompting police to impose hard road closures. The Mortimer to Burghfield Road is shut at the junction with St Catherine’s Hill to keep the public away from danger and allow emergency services clear access.
Official Response
“We received a call and sent fire crews just after 1:30pm this afternoon to the Englefield Estate,” a Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said. “A number of resources have been deployed to bring the incident under control.”
Stay tuned for updates as crews work to contain the fire and prevent further damage.
