SIX fire appliances from stations across the area were called to a small fire at Reading Crown Court this afternoon.
Crews from Wokingham, Wokingham Road, Wargrave, Ascot, Caversham Road and Dee Road were called to the fire in the basement of the Crown Court at 1.55pm.
The fire, believed to have started by a light fitting, was isolated and brought under control, before the scene was handed back to the court officials.
A spokesperson for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the number of appliances attending was due to the type and age of the building.