Crews battled a blaze at a row home in Reading Tuesday afternoon and assisted occupants who climbed to the roof, according to emergency reports. Initial reports about 2:40 p.m. noted fire and people ...

One woman said a neighbor saved her 87-year-old mother's life by alerting her to a fire on the third floor of the house where ...

the Reading fire marshal said. Crews were called about 9:30 p.m. to 730 Oley St. after a passerby saw the smoke, Fire Marshal Jeremy Searfoss said. Once they gained access to the building ...

According to Reading Fire Marshal Jeremy Searfoss, smoke production at the building has completely ceased after a "small smoldering area" on the third floor was put out on Friday. Air monitoring ...

Two men died from the effects of breathing in smoke in a suspected arson attack ... month following the blaze at the block in Rowe Court, Reading, on 15 December. Senior coroner for Berkshire ...

Reading Borough Council said creating the smoke control area (SCA) would help reduce harmful pollution and improve air quality. Fines for breaching the restrictions will be between £175 and £300.