A fire has erupted at the main facility of an art manufacturing company in Bracknell, leading to the evacuation of nearby residents. The incident occurred at Daler-Rowney on Peacock Lane, prompting the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service to respond to the scene around 3pm.

Emergency services are currently on-site managing the situation, and people are urged to avoid the area for safety reasons. Thames Valley Police has established an evacuation point at Waitrose on Doncastle Road for those displaced by the fire.

According to information from the Daler-Rowney website, the company’s key operations, including the main office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities, are situated at the Bracknell site. Thames Valley Police officers are conducting door-to-door evacuations in the vicinity to ensure residents are alerted and safe.

Firefighters are actively working to control the significant blaze at the Daler-Rowney headquarters on Peacock Lane in Bracknell. The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a statement advising people to steer clear of the area while the emergency response continues and nearby residents are urged to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.