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Firefighters tackle derelict pub blaze for four hours

George King
News imageEssex County Fire and Rescue Service Thick plumes of smoke billowing from the a derelict building as firefighters aim water jets at the building. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
The Princess of Wales was once known as the Clydesdale

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a derelict pub in Essex.

Crews from Loughton, Waltham Abbey and Harlow were sent to the former Princess of Wales pub in Westall Road, Loughton, at 01:54 BST

An aerial ladder platform from Grays and relief crews from Orsett and Brentwood were also deployed. Firefighters left the scene at 06:26.

An investigation will be carried out to establish the cause. Watch manager Gary Dyer said: "I would like to praise crews who worked really hard to extinguish the fire."

News imageEssex County Fire and Rescue Service Two firefighters with their backs to the camera spraying water from a hose at a derelict pub called the Princess of Wales. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
It is currently unknown what caused the fire

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