Around 50 firefighters remain on scene working alongside specialist officers and advisors to put the remains of the fire out in sections Area Manager Dave Bond said: “We expect to be here throughout the night and tomorrow. Keep your doors and windows closed as a precaution."

Jul 24, 2026 · 10:18 PM UTC

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Update 8am - Crews have been working throughout the night at the scene to monitor hotspots We’ve scaled the incident down to 25 firefighters GM Dave Walpole said: “We will be here throughout the day and the scene is still producing smoke, please keep windows and doors closed.”
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Oh bless you guys for apologising. Definitely not your fault but appreciated... well done guys that was a big fire and in multiple areas. Massive respect to our Essex firefighters ❤️
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Hello @ECFRS how many estimated tons of fertiliser that was reported in the building? Thanks
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Well done everyone, as always an awesome job from the fire service. 🥰
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Any suggestion it might have been deliberate?
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Made with AI
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Great work guys. Where would we be without you.
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fire versus a hazardous materials incident. If they know an oxidiser is inside, they will not enter the building or position vehicles nearby; instead, they establish a massive exclusion zone and fight the fire from a safe distance using unmanned monitors. So did you know?
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Total respect for the brave firemen who tackled the fire ball.
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Thank you to all 🙏 hoping everyone and all the animals are safe and sound 🙏 please check areas for all 🙏
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TRUTH MATTERS ‼️
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Crazy we live in a world where you feel the need to apologise
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Well done guys, kept safe
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Heroes 💪💪💪💪
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Why isnt the chief there
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