Essex fire LIVE: Firefighters scrambled to Southend Road as ‘massive explosion’ heard | UK | News

As firefighters battled a massive blaze in Essex, locals reported hearing a huge “explosion”. The fire broke out at a large industrial site on Southend Road between East Hanningfield and Rettendon. Local people were asked to keep their doors and windows closed.

One person wrote to X: “Massive explosion in Southend on the Sea Essex coast of England. Please share this. No one knows what happened yet.” Another wrote: “Some sort of massive explosion in Essex! Heard for miles. Essex Fire and Rescue Service wrote to X: “We are currently at the scene of a large industrial unit fire on Southend Road between East Hanningfield and Rettendon. If you live or travel nearby, please keep your windows and doors closed. “Please avoid the area if possible.”

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