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Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze in Whitley

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Monday, August 21, 2023 6:01 am
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The derelict property on Thurso Close was attended by fire crewes on Monday, May 29, after a fire broke out on the first floor. Picture: Steve Smyth

The derelict property on Thurso Close was attended by fire crewes on Monday, May 29, after a fire broke out on the first floor. Picture: Steve Smyth

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BREATHING apparatus was needed for crews treating a fire in Whitley last week.

The incident happened at 1.19pm on Monday, August 14, at a home in Staverton Road.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Caversham Road, Wokingham Road and Whitley Wood fire stations were sent to tackle the kitchen fire, described as ‘small’.

One hose reel was needed to put the blaze out.

Crews were on the scene for around a quarter of an hour.

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