Published at 3pm on Saturday, 25 May
The fire at the old Broadmoor Hospital site is now under control.
At the height of the fire around 40 firefighters from Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey attended the fire, alongside three Officers. Crews worked alongside Officers from Thames Valley Police and Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue Service.
Firefighters extinguished the fire using two aerial ladder platforms. However, they are likely to remain on scene for some time damping down the area, with a watching brief to ensure scene safety.
The cause of the fire will be subject to a fire investigation, which will be completed alongside our partners.
Paul Bremble, Area Manager, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “This was a significant fire at a derelict building on the old Broadmoor Hospital site which required a large response from our Service and our partners.
“Although there was significant damage inside the building, crews worked effectively to contain the fire and prevent it spreading.”
Published at 1.08pm on Saturday, 25 May
Around 40 firefighters remain on the scene of this fire. Crews are working to contain the fire using aerial ladder platforms and will remain on scene for some time while they deal with this incident.
Please stay clear of the area while emergency services deal with this incident and if you are in the area, please keep windows and doors closed at this time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Published at 12:10pm on Saturday, 25 May
At 9.37am on Saturday, 25 May we received reports of a fire at a derelict building at the old Broadmoor Hospital site on Chaplains Hill, Crowthorne.
The fire is not located at the current hospital site and there is no risk to patients and staff.
At this time, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Crowthorne, Bracknell, Ascot, Wokingham, Wokingham Road, Whitley Wood, Caversham Road and Slough have currently been sent to the scene, together with crews from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and two Officers. Two Aerial Ladder Platforms and other specialist off road vehicles have also been sent to the scene.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a well-developed fire in a building at the old Broadmoor Hospital site. There are no injuries reported at this time and all persons are accounted for. Crews are likely to remain on scene for some time while they deal with this incident.
Please stay clear of the area while emergency services deal with this incident and if you are in the area, please keep windows and doors closed at this time.