We were called to a fire at a commercial garage on Desborough Road, High Wycombe.
Seven crews are currently in attendance: two from High Wycombe, and one each from Beaconsfield, Aylesbury, Amersham and Gerrard’s Cross. Crews are also being supported by two crews from Royal Berkshire. Four officers are also at the scene.
Firefighters are using four sets of breathing apparatus and two main hose reel jets to tackle the fire.
There is a full road closure in place on Desborough Road and Lansdale Road while crews deal with the incident. Smoke is visible in the surrounding area.
Safety advice:
Please be aware that we are on scene and working hard to bring the incident under control. Avoid the area if possible. If you are affected by smoke, keep windows and doors closed.
Update 3 May 2026 08:27
We remain in attendance at a fire at a commercial garage on Desborough Road, High Wycombe.
There are now eight fire engines, along with an aerial appliance, operational support unit and incident command unit at the scene, as crews continue to tackle the fire.
We are working closely with partner agencies, including Buckinghamshire Council. Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service are also in attendance.
Road closures remain in place and smoke continues to be visible in the surrounding area.
Safety advice:
Please continue to avoid the area if possible. If you are affected by smoke, keep windows and doors closed.
Update 3 May 2026 10.10
We remain in attendance at a fire at a commercial garage on Desborough Road, High Wycombe.
This has been a complex incident, involving a multi-agency response. Crews are working closely alongside partner agencies including, Buckinghamshire Council, Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service, and utility providers.
Firefighters have made good progress and we are beginning to scale back resources as the incident is brought under control.
Local residents have been evacuated and are being supported by partner agencies. There are no reports of any casualties at this time.
Relief crews are being brought in and crew welfare arrangements are in place to support firefighters working at the scene.
Road closures remain in place and are expected to continue for some time. There is likely to be disruption to local businesses in the area.
We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
Safety advice:
Please continue to avoid the area if possible. If you are affected by smoke, keep windows and doors closed.