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Van fire in Caversham

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 7:02 am
in Caversham
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A vehicle caught fire on Paddock Road, Caversham on Thursday, March 16, at around 11.15 am.

Firefighters from Caversham Road Fire Station were called to the scene and found a van ablaze.

A single firefighter, equipped with breathing apparatus, was able to quickly extinguish the flames using a hose reel.

The crew remained on the scene for roughly half an hour. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is not yet known.

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