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Fire crews tackle blaze at large derelict house

News imageEssex Fire Service A large house that is on fire. Flames are soaring out of a window beneath a gable on the house, while flames are also shown spreading across both the lower and upper floors of the property. The yellow flames stand out against the blackness of night in the background.Essex Fire Service
Crews were called to the property at about 22:55 BST on Sunday evening

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a large derelict house.

The Essex Fire Service was called to the property on Third Avenue in Harlow, Essex, at about 22:55 BST on Sunday.

Thirty-five firefighters attended the scene, with crews from Harlow, Grays, Chelmsford, Coggeshall, Manningtree and Witham responding along with two crews from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The fire was extinguished by 01:30 and two crews remained at the scene overnight to manage hotspots. A fire investigation is expected to take place on Monday.

News imageEssex Fire Service A jet of water attempts to douse flames on a large derelict house which is on fire.Essex Fire Service
A total of 35 firefighters attended the scene in Harlow

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