A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson following a fatal fire in Reading that has left a number of people unaccounted for.

Thames Valley Police said one person died in the large fire at a property in Grovelands Road.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody.

Residents said they heard "a loud explosion" and people were forced to jump out of windows to escape the flames.

The force said the incident is not being treated as terror-related and urged people to avoid the area, with road closures in place.

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