Reading fire: Woman in her 60s killed and five others injured including three kids after ‘large’ house blaze
A WOMAN has died and three children have been left with serious injuries after a large house blaze.
Emergency services rushed to the property on Erleigh Road, Reading, around 1.30am on Wednesday.
One person, a woman aged in her 60s, 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 a critical condition.
“The fire was extinguished by Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service and no adjoining properties were affected.
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“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.”
