Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

We're currently responding to an incident on Brunel Way in Slough.

Please avoid the area if possible while we respond to this incident. If you live locally, please close your doors and windows.

Read more: https://t.co/oJwvdKTQoj

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

Update: The fire on Meadow Lane near Eton has now been extinguished and crews have left the scene.

Thank you for your co-operation while we responded to this incident.

#OneTeamForBerkshire

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

We're currently responding to an incident near Meadow Lane in Eton.

Please avoid the area if possible while we respond to this incident. If you live locally, please close your doors and windows.

Read more: https://t.co/vv4lOlm7IQ

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

We're currently responding to an incident near Meadow Lane in Eton.

Please avoid the area if possible while we respond to this incident. If you live locally, please close your doors and windows.

Read more: https://t.co/vv4lOlm7IQ

#OneTeamForBerkshire

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

We're currently responding to an incident near Bourne Road in Pangbourne.

Please avoid the area if possible while we respond to this incident. If you live locally, please close your doors and windows.

Read more: https://t.co/A9X60lWHqG

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

We are currently responding to a large fire near Goring, Oxfordshire, alongside crews from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Please avoid the area if possible while we respond to this incident. If you live locally, please close your doors and windows

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

We're currently responding to an incident near Mortimer Common alongside crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

For more information, visit their page below:

#OneTeamForBerkshire

[Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service @HantsIOW_fire]

⚠️ Around 25 firefighters are on the scene of a large woodland fire in Mortimer Common, on the Hampshire border with Berkshire.

The fire is surrounded with crews working to extinguish the blaze.

We ask that the public avoid the area to allow access for fire service vehicles.

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

Crews are continuing to respond to an incident near Duffield Road in Woodley, Reading.

Please continue to avoid the area if possible. Crews are working hard to bring the incident to a close and we expect to be at the scene into the evening.

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

We're currently responding to an incident near Duffield Road in Woodley.

Please avoid the area if possible and keep windows closed if you live locally.

Read more about the incident here: https://t.co/nFecTUwxB2

#OneTeamForBerkshire

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

We're currently responding to an incident near Duffield Road in Woodley.

Please avoid the area if possible and keep windows closed if you live locally.

Read more about the incident here: https://t.co/nFecTUwxB2

#OneTeamForBerkshire

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

Firefighters have extinguished a vehicle fire that occurred between Junctions 10 and 8/9 of the M4 earlier this morning.

Please follow @HighwaysEAST for more information on disruption following the incident.

Read more: https://t.co/iDhlCgIr3t

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[National Highways: East @HighwaysEAST]

@RBFRSofficial The #M4 eastbound between J10 #Wokingham #A329M and J8 #Maidenhead #A404M remains closed due to an earlier vehicle fire.

Front line teams are clearing an oil spillage from the carriageway. We anticipate to have two lanes open to pass the scene shortly.

We'll keep you posted.

[That's TV Thames Valley @ThatsTVThames]

"The water is still quite cold."

@RBFRSofficial is reminding people to be cautious in and around water.

Their warning is part of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s ‘Be Water Aware’ Campaign.

Ed Jennings, from the Safety Education Team, spoke to That's TV about the risks.

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

Today is Firefighters Memorial Day.

It is a day to pay tribute to, and remember, all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their communities.

Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

[National Highways: East @HighwaysEAST]

The #M4 in #Berkshire westbound remains closed between J13 #Newbury and J14 #Hungerford due to an traffic collision.

Emergency services remain on scene.

Delays of 20 minutes, with 3 miles of congestion on approach.

More info: https://t.co/MtBP55DW86

[National Highways: East @HighwaysEAST]

The #M4 in #Berkshire westbound is closed between J13 #Newbury and J14 #Hungerford due to a traffic collision between two lorries.

Our Traffic Officers and emergency services are on scene.

Delays currently are 10 minutes and 1 mile of congestion against normal travel times.

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

From 10 March 2026, we will only use X to share urgent incident information that may affect our residents.

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

Ahead of the upcoming State Visit in Windsor, please visit Thames Valley Police's website to stay informed on airspace restrictions, security measures, and road closures in the area.

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

In the early hours of 10 March, our crews attended a fire at a nursery on Turnpike Road, Thatcham.

The fire is under control, however, crews remain at the scene ensuring it is fully extinguished. This premise is likely to remain closed at this time.

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

The next Royal Berkshire Fire Authority meeting is today at 6:30pm. A livestream of the meeting will be available through our YouTube channel: https://t.co/hXJJ92IIZq

[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

Looking for a new career? Firefighting might be the one for you!

Following National Apprenticeship week, we are pleased to announce that we are recruiting our next cohort of Wholetime Firefighter apprentices.

Read more by visiting: https://t.co/9Q4qwyJczM

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[Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service @RBFRSofficial]

The next meeting of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority will take place on Monday, 23 February at Service Headquarters.

To view the agenda for the meeting, please visit: https://t.co/3TSJlSwCor