A major incident unfolded as Mosaic Apartments on High Street Slough was engulfed in flames in the early hours of this morning (22/8).

Declared by a collective statement from Slough Borough Council, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service, it saw the residents of 26 High Street forced to evacuate their apartments and no longer able to return to their homes.

The Slough Borough Council has since taken up their care.

Reportedly located just west of Brunel Junction in the town centre, the Mosaic Apartments were said to have had small fires containing in the roof spaces which fire crews were able to manage and bring under control, as stated by a spokesman from Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

This incident has resulted in road and lane closures remaining in place around the area of the fire.

Congestion is anticipated and with the encouragement from the authorities, the public is advised to avoid the area where possible.

The fire is currently under control with no casualties reported.

The residents of these Mosaic Apartments remain in the council's care until they can return home.