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Over 50 firefighters called to blaze caused by log burner

Over 50 firefighters called to blaze caused by log burner

Over 50 firefighters called to blaze caused by log burner

23 January 2025

Over 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle a fire caused by a log burner that engulfed the roof of a rural home.


75-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with Wash Common fire

75-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with Wash Common fire

75-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with Wash Common fire

10 January 2025

Police have arrested a 75-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life in connection with last night’s residential fire in Newbury.


Police make arrest in connection with large residential fire that is still blazing in Newbury

Police make arrest in connection with large residential fire that is still blazing in Newbury

Police make arrest in connection with large residential fire that is still blazing in Newbury

09 January 2025

Police have made an arrest in connection with a large residential fire that is still blazing in Newbury.


Woman and dog rescued from house fire

Woman and dog rescued from house fire

Woman and dog rescued from house fire

24 December 2024

A woman and dog have been rescued from a house fire in Thatcham.


Person suffers ‘medical episode’ in Newbury

Person suffers ‘medical episode’ in Newbury

Person suffers ‘medical episode’ in Newbury

11 December 2024

A person suffered a medical episode in Newbury earlier this month.


Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze in Newbury

Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze in Newbury

Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze in Newbury

24 September 2024

A kitchen blaze saw firefighters called to a Newbury home at the weekend.


Fire crews called to electrical fire in Hermitage

Fire crews called to electrical fire in Hermitage

Fire crews called to electrical fire in Hermitage

17 September 2024

An electrical fire in Hermitage needed a response from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service


Breathing apparatus needed to tackle van fire

Breathing apparatus needed to tackle van fire

Breathing apparatus needed to tackle van fire

17 September 2024

A van caught fire in Benham Hill on Saturday, September 14.


Fire crews called to electrical blaze in Sulhamstead

Fire crews called to electrical blaze in Sulhamstead

Fire crews called to electrical blaze in Sulhamstead

09 September 2024

Fire crews were called to a fire caused by power cables in Sulhamstead.


Arsonists in attempt to torch pub

Arsonists in attempt to torch pub

Arsonists in attempt to torch pub

01 September 2024

Police have appealed for witnesses and information following an attempt to torch a pub.


The four West Berkshire fire stations offering community groups space for meetings … and how to book them

The four West Berkshire fire stations offering community groups space for meetings … and how to book them

The four West Berkshire fire stations offering community groups space for meetings … and how to book them

31 August 2024

Four West Berkshire fire stations can also be used by groups as part of a community engagement scheme.


Fire crews tackle flooding in Newbury home

Fire crews tackle flooding in Newbury home

Fire crews tackle flooding in Newbury home

28 August 2024

A potential electrical blaze was thwarted by fire crews responding to reports of flooding in Newbury.


Dung pile catches fire in Sulham

Dung pile catches fire in Sulham

Dung pile catches fire in Sulham

25 August 2024

A rural blaze was tackled by firefighters in Sulham.

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Fire crews practice vehicle emergency scenarios

Fire crews practice vehicle emergency scenarios

Fire crews practice vehicle emergency scenarios

22 August 2024

Thatcham Research recently supported two fire crews with their response to incidents involving modern vehicles.


‘Working smoke alarms save lives’: Fire service calls for life-saving device on every floor

‘Working smoke alarms save lives’: Fire service calls for life-saving device on every floor

‘Working smoke alarms save lives’: Fire service calls for life-saving device on every floor

18 August 2024

Every home should have more than one smoke alarm warns the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.


Man dies in house blaze

Man dies in house blaze

Man dies in house blaze

17 August 2024

A man has died from his injuries, after being rescued from a house fire.


Hay bales on fire in Wash Common field

Hay bales on fire in Wash Common field

Hay bales on fire in Wash Common field

14 August 2024

Fire crews were called to Wash Common to tackle a field fire.


Newbury fire crew stages lift rescue

Newbury fire crew stages lift rescue

Newbury fire crew stages lift rescue

08 August 2024

A crew from Newbury fire station was called to West Mills after receiving reports that two people were trapped in a lift.


Fire at Thatcham flat

Fire at Thatcham flat

Fire at Thatcham flat

07 August 2024

A fire in a flat’s kitchen was out before fire crews could get there.


Fire at retirement home injures one

Fire at retirement home injures one

Fire at retirement home injures one

29 July 2024

One person was injured by a fire in Thatcham yesterday (Sunday).


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