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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans

Firefighters battling large blaze in Essex after ‘massive explosion’

Essex
  • More than 100 firefighters are currently battling a large blaze at an industrial unit in Essex .
  • The fire, located on farmland in Southend Road between East Hanningfield and Rettendon, followed a "massive explosion ".
  • Emergency services , including Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and the East of England Ambulance Service , were called to the scene on Friday afternoon.
  • Local residents reported that the explosion shook houses in the area and created a huge mushroom cloud visible in the sky.
  • Authorities have described the ongoing situation as a "significant incident", with further updates expected.

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More than 100 firefighters tackling blaze at industrial unit after ‘large explosion’ in Essex

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