Massive inferno sends plumes of smoke over Essex

Firefighters respond to Overnight fire at Recycling centre
Latest update: As of 6am Firefighters are continuing to make good progress in tackling a fire at a recycling centre in Hovefields Avenue, #Basildon.
The incident was reported after 1am.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have said “Crews are tackling a fire at a recycling centre in Basildon.
“We were called to Hovefields Avenue today (14 September) at 1.15am and two crews from Basildon attended.
“They found a unit approximately 50 metres by 40 metres, including warehouses and about 15 vehicles, fully alight and ten additional crews were requested.
“Crews from Billericay, Canvey, Corringham, Grays (two), Leigh, Orsett, Rayleigh Weir, Southend and Wickford, and two Aerial Ladder Platforms, are at the scene.”
Area Manager Craig McLellan said: "Crews are working extremely hard with site owners to remove vehicles and cylinders from the scene.
"We ask people to avoid the area while crews work to extinguish the fire."
Due to smoke in the area, anyone living near the incident is advised to keep their doors and windows closed, and motorists using the #A127 between the Nevendon interchange and Rayleigh Spur roundabout are urged to take extra care.
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