UPDATE: After a major fire in Calcot, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue crews have now left the scene.
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident, which has now been handed over to Thames Valley Police.
In total, six firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used four hose reels, two main jets, and one hydrant to extinguish the fire.
Several houses, vehicles, and a caravan have been damaged.
Crews were on the scene for approximately five hours and 36 minutes.
The original article follows below.
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A MAJOR fire has broken out at homes in a Calcot street and police have evacuated residents.
In the early hours of this morning, Friday, July 29, fire crews were called to Red Cottage Drive, off Charrington Road.
In a statement, Thames Valley Police said that several houses have been destroyed by the fire.
There have been no serious injuries and residents are being moved to Calcot Infant School where a triage centre has been set up.
While the blaze is being tackled, those who live in the area but not in the zone being evacuated are asked to keep doors and windows closed.
Residents arriving at the triage centre, are asked to identify their home address, if what property you are from, whether their vehicle remains on Red Cottage Drive, if any medication if required and if any pets are left at the home address.
Red Cottage Drive is completely closed at this time.
