Watch: Fire breaks out at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital

A fire has broken out at the site of the old Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital, where some of Britain’s most notorious criminals are held.

Footage shows the blaze at the hospital in Crowthorne, Berkshire, with smoke billowing from the top of the building.

It’s understood the current hospital site is not affected.

Thames Valley Police are providing support to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, a spokesman said.

The spokesman said they were attending the scene and assisting with any road closures.

They said: “At this stage there is no impact to the wider road network.”

A spokesman for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are attending a fire at a derelict building on the old Broadmoor Hospital site.

“The current hospital site is not affected.

“Please stay clear of the area but if you are nearby, please keep windows and doors closed.”

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