A large fire erupted at the base of an art production company in Bracknell, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. The incident occurred at Daler-Rowney on Peacock Lane, with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service responding to the scene around 3pm.
Authorities have urged people to steer clear of the area as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. Thames Valley Police have designated Waitrose on Doncastle Road as the evacuation point for residents forced to leave their homes.
Daler-Rowney’s main facilities, including the office, warehouse, color manufacturing, and paper factory, are situated at the Bracknell site. Police officers are conducting door-to-door evacuations in the vicinity to ensure everyone’s safety.
Firefighters are actively battling the fire at the Daler-Rowney headquarters on Peacock Lane. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service alerted the public about the industrial fire, emphasizing the need to avoid the area and for nearby residents to keep windows and doors shut as a precaution.
