Emergency crews tackle large fire in Pangbourne

Fire crews are tackling a large blaze at a garage in Pangbourne.

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Business counts cost of fire

A local business in Berkshire is counting the cost of a fire that ripped through its premises. 30 ft high flames were seen coming from a car mechanics at Bourne Road in Pangbourne just before 6pm last night. Terrified neighbours were evacuated from their homes and six fire crews were needed to bring it under control. But, as Asana Greenstreet reports, it's the owners who are left picking up the pieces.

Some of the viewer's footage seen in the report is courtesy of Dave & Hayley Bowen.

Large fire destroys car workshop in Pangbourne

Fire crews were called to Bourne Road in Pangbourne Credit: ITV Meridian

A car workshop has been completely destroyed by a large fire in Pangbourne. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue were called to the garage on Bourne Road just before 6pm last night.

Six crews attended the fire from Caversham Road, Dee Road, Wokingham Road, Whitley Wood, Wokingham, and Goring stations.

An investigation is underway into the cause of the blaze.

Plumes of smoke over Bourne Road in Pangbourne Credit: ITV Meridian

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