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Reading: 'Multiple casualties' in house fire Several injured in Reading house fire
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The fire at the house in Erleigh Road, Reading broke out in the early hoursThe fire at the house in Erleigh Road, Reading broke out in the early hours
Several people have been injured after a fire broke out at a house in Reading in the early hours. Several people have been injured in a large fire which broke out at a house in Reading in the early hours.
Thames Valley Police said the fire broke out in the home in Erleigh Road shortly after 01:30 BST. Some of the casualties of the blaze in Erleigh Road were seriously injured, Thames Valley Police said.
The force said the fire was now out but "there have been multiple casualties" it added some had suffered serious injuries. The fire, which broke out shortly after 01:30 BST, was now out, but "there have been multiple casualties" and a family is being supported, the force added.
The fire was contained at a one house, and no adjoining properties have been affected. The blaze was contained to one house and no adjoining properties have been affected.
Supt Zahid Aziz: "The family affected by this fire will be offered support, and we have commenced a joint investigation with Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service. South Central Ambulance Service said eight ambulances, a hazard area response team and the air ambulance were deployed.
"Officers will remain at the scene for some time to come." Police described the blaze as "a large house fire" and said officers would remain at the scene as an investigation continues.
Supt Zahid Aziz said: "The family affected by this fire will be offered support, and we have commenced a joint investigation with Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service."
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