Fire Breaks Out at Colthrop Business Park, Trains Suspended

A fire erupted at Colthrop Business Park in West Berkshire on Monday evening, leading to the suspension of all train services in the area due to a 150-meter exclusion zone. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene shortly after 7:30 PM. Videos from the scene showed flames and smoke rising from the waste management center. Local residents reported hearing loud noises, with some suggesting that lithium batteries could be the cause of the fire. Emergency services advised residents to avoid the area and close windows due to strong fumes. Train services between Reading and Bedwyn were suspended, with limited services expected to resume by the following morning. The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were on the scene and managing the situation. Local MP Lee Dillon provided updates, urging residents to stay indoors. Speculation among locals suggested that battery fires may have contributed to the incident, referencing similar occurrences in other locations earlier in the summer.