Maidenhead & Windsor

A Family fled from flames in a blaze which gutted part of a house in Maidenhead.

Firefighters were called to the house in Laggan Road, Maidenhead at 4.31pm on Thursday of last week, after a man living at the property discovered the blaze.

Leading firefighter Steve Beard from Maidenhead fire station, which attended the blaze, explained: "The gentleman came out of the bathroom, discovered the fire and alerted his family."

The family - which included the man's wife and their two children - left the building and called firefighters.

Leading firefighter Beard said that the first floor of the two storey house was left "gutted" by the fire.

Laggan Road, Maidenhead resident Jane Doarks witnessed some of the blaze and told the Express: "I saw flames from the back window going up to the roof - it was just an orange flame."

She said that firefighters quickly put out the fire. Her husband Graham took coats out for the family who, she said, also included the woman's sister, because they had left the house without them.

Mrs Doakes said that the family are currently staying with relatives in the area.

Leading Firefighter Beard said that the property did not have a smoke alarm fitted and that the incident highlighted the need for them.

If you require fire prevention advice, visit your local fire station.

ic Berkshire ~ Maidenhead