M4 reopens near Newbury after blaze at industrial building

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The blaze broke out at a building containing "possible pyrotechnics and fireworks", the fire service said

A motorway has reopened after being closed in both directions following a large fire at an industrial building.

Fire crews were sent to the blaze in Westbrook, Newbury - which is near the M4 in Berkshire - shortly after 13:40 BST.

The route was closed between junctions 13 and 14 because of debris from the blaze.

Highways England said at about 17:40 that the road had now reopened in both directions.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was believed the fire involved "possible pyrotechnics and fireworks".

No injuries have been reported.

A spokesman for the fire service said: "Cordons are in place, but people are urged to stay away from the area while emergency services deal with this fire."

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