Firefighters respond to vehicle on fire in Slough

Fire engines <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Fire engines (Image: NQ)
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Fire crews responded to a van on fire in Slough this morning.

Crews from Langley and Slough fire stations went to the scene on Dundee Road, after reports of a vehicle on fire at 1.45am today, April 29.

When they arrived, firefighters found a truck on fire, with flames spreading to a nearby row of trees.

The fire crews were at the scene for around 41 minutes.

Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters used two hoses to put out the fire and make the scene safe.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Langley and Slough fire stations were sent to the scene.

"Upon arrival, crews found one truck on fire that had spread a row of neighbouring trees. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to put out the fire and make the scene safe."

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