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House and cars destroyed in large blaze

News imageEssex Fire and Rescue Service A burnt out white car, with the bonnet up, is next to the pavement. There is charred debris and trees next to a building which has been badly damaged, with the roof beams visible. Essex Fire and Rescue Service
A large fire broke out in an Essex town, damaging a house, cars and trees

A large fire has left a house and cars destroyed.

It happened in Laindon, Essex, at about 16:40 BST on Thursday.

Crews from Billericay, Basildon, Rayleigh, Brentwood and Leigh-on-Sea attended, and prevented the flames from spreading further.

People inside the building managed to escape before crews arrived, Essex fire service said. An investigation into the cause of the blaze is due to take place.

News imageEssex Fire and Rescue Service Black charred debris is lying around the exterior of the building. A ladder is propped up against one wall and blackened beams are visible where the roof used to be.Essex Fire and Rescue Service
Fire and police teams will investigate the cause of the blaze

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