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Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 13:08 GMT

Crews return to blaze warehouse

Fire at Paddock Road Industrial Estate (pic from Paul Harper) Firefighters are returning to a large paper warehouse in Berkshire where a huge fire broke out at the weekend.

The crews will deal with "isolated pockets of fire" as the building, at the Paddock Road Industrial Estate, Caversham, Reading, is demolished.

The roof of the warehouse, which belonged to business mailing firm Herald Chase, contained asbestos and residents were told to remain indoors.

At its height 60 firefighters attended the blaze on Sunday. No one was hurt.

During the fire a smoke plume could be seen across Reading and some people said burning debris landed near their homes.

"Once partial demolition has been carried out, the firefighting operation will recommence to deal with the isolated pockets of fire that remain," a Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue said crews took more than 100 calls about the blaze, which began at 0730 GMT.




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