M4 reopens to traffic as firefighters tackle industrial building fire between Newbury and Hungerford

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Firefighters are dealing with a blaze near the M4 motorway in Berkshire today (Saturday, April 16). Both the eastbound and westbound carriageway were closed between Junction 13 and Junction 14 due to the ongoing blaze near Boxford in West Berkshire.

The motorway was shut at around 3pm. National Highways confirmed it had reopened by 5.45pm.

A Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 1.41pm on Saturday, 16 April, we received reports of a fire at industrial building in Westbrook, Newbury. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) crews from Newbury, Theale and two Officers have currently been sent to the scene, together with crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Diversion routes: Diversion routes were in place in both directions. More here.

“Firefighters have found a fire involving possible pyrotechnics and fireworks. Cordons are in place, but people are urged to stay away from the area while emergency services deal with this fire.

“Crews remain on dealing with this fire. No scene have been reported at this time.”

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: “Queueing traffic due to earlier building fire at an industrial building on M4 Westbound at J13 A34 (Chieveley/Newbury). Congestion to A4 between Eddington and Donnington and routes through Shefford Woodlands. All lanes have been re-opened. Cameras show both sides have reopened following a brief hold to lift the cones.”

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