TRAFFIC in central Reading is seeing diversions following reports of a fire in Friar Street.
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service reports that it is still attending the scene of a fire at commercial premises which broke out earlier today, Wednesday, February 12.
At around 3:12pm, crews from Caversham Road, Wokingham Road, Wokingham and Whitley Wood were called to the incident, which they describe as a “small electrical fire” in Friar Street.
Firefighters remain at the scene at time of writing.
Reading Buses posted to social media to explain that a number of diversions are now in place while firefighters continue to attend the site of the fire.
In a post, Reading Buses explained that Leopard 3, Lion 4/X4, Bronze 11, Sky Blue 15/16, Buzz 19, and Royal Blue 33 routes would all see diversions.
It also explained that delays of up to half an hour were affecting a number of routes.
It read: “Lion 4/X4, Bronze 11 towards Reading diverting due to a fire in Friar Street; West Street, left onto Friar St, round Chatham Street roundabout, down slip road onto Caversham Road, Vastern Road, Blagrave Street EO.
“Friar Street, Leopard 3/buzz 9/19’s are diverted West Street, turn left onto Friar St, round Chatham Street roundabout, down slip road onto Caversham Road, Vastern Road, Blagrave Street to SA.
“Sky Blue 15/16 Royal Blue 33 diverting West Street, left Friar St, round Chatham Street roundabout, down slip road onto Caversham R, Vastern Road, Blagrave Street Friar Street West to FE.”
Full details of bus service updates are available via: reading-buses.co.uk/service-updates
