RBFRS tackles fire on first

THE ROYAL Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and tackled a fire in a derelict building in Tilehurst.

Crews from Caversham Road, Theale, and Wokingham Road fire stations were called to a property in Thurso Close at 9.54pm on Monday, May 29.

On arrival, RBFRS found a fire on the first floor and roof space of the building, which is derelict, when two crews began tackling the fire with water jets.

Crews remained on the scene for two hours and 45 minutes, remaining to dampen down the property and check for fire spread.

The scene was also re-inspected on the following morning.

organisations and 11 schools, residents have created giant puppets, costumes and stilt walkers to showcase on the day.