Stretch of M4 near Newbury shut after fire at industrial unit 'involving pyrotechnics and fireworks'

The M4 was closed for several hours between Junction 13 and 14 due to 'debris'. Credit: @edfomeara

A stretch of the M4 motorway in Berkshire was closed for several hours on Saturday after a fire broke out at an industrial unit.

Firefighters from across Berkshire and Dorset were called to the scene in Westbrook, Newbury at around 1.41pm on Saturday, April 16.

Fire crews believe pyrotechnics and fireworks could be involved.

The M4 was shut in both directions between Junction 13 for Chieveley and 14 for Hungerford. It has since reopened.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Newbury and Theale to the scene.

Crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended.

The public was urged to only call 999 if it is an emergency as crews were "extremely busy" at the height of the fire.

Cordons are in place, but people are still being urged to stay away from the area while emergency services deal with the blaze.