Eight fire crews called to flat fire in Slough
Firefighters spent over six hours at the scene
Last updated 10th Oct 2025
Eight fire crews were called to the scene of a flat fire on Greystoke Road in Slough yesterday afternoon.
That included crews from Slough, Windsor, Langley, Maidenhead, Ascot, London and two from Buckinghamshire.
They spent over six hours at the scene.
The cause of the fire in unknown, and a fire investigation has been launched.
A Royal Berkshire fire and rescue service spokesperson said, "At 3:12pm on Thursday, 9 October, we received reports of a fire on Greystoke Road in Slough.
"Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Slough, Windsor, Langley, Maidenhead and Ascot fire stations were sent to the scene, alongside the Aerial Ladder Platform from Whitely Wood Fire Station and five Officers.
"Two crews from Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and a crew from London Fire Brigade (LFB) also responded to the incident, alongside an additional Aerial Ladder Platform from LFB.
"Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire in a low-rise block of flats. Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used three hose reels, two main jets and an Aerial Ladder Platform to extinguish the fire.
"Two people were taken into the care of South Central Ambulance Service at the scene.
"Crews were at scene for approximately six hours and 19 minutes.
"A crew from Slough Fire Station returned to the scene the following morning to inspect for any hotspots and an investigation to determine the cause of the fire is now underway."