One person has tragically died following a residential fire at a property in Erleigh Road, Reading, in the early hours of this morning (5/4). The fire that shocked the community has now proved fatal with the death of one person. See our initial report
Thames Valley Police statement:
We responded, alongside Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service to reports of a large house fire at just after 1.30am today.
The fire has now been extinguished, but tragically, one person, a woman aged in her sixties, has died in the fire and five others have been injured.
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 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.”
