Clouds of smoke rise over Essex as firefighters deal with a fire at a sausage factory
Fire crews arrived at the scene shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday morning after reports of a fire at the River Way industrial site in Harlow.
By 7:17 a.m., there were 10 fire engines on site, with teams from Essex, Hertfordshire and London.
Residents have been urged to avoid the area, and people in Harlow Town have been advised to keep doors and windows closed.
Dorothy Spanick said her husband was working in the block at night when the fire alarms went off.
“My husband works there, he was there when the fire started before 6 am,” she said.
“I’m not sure who warned the fire department, because the whole night shift was still there when the fire alarms went off.
“And they are still there, but fortunately there is no personal trauma.”
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The fire could cause traffic disruptions as the road is partially blocked, the Essex Fire and Rescue Service warned.
The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service added: “Access to the building is extremely limited and teams from Essex and Hertfordshire are working hard in difficult conditions to deal with the fire as quickly as possible.
“There’s a big cloud of smoke over Harlow Town, and we’re advising locals to keep the windows and doors closed.”
Image: The fire could disrupt the trip, police said
The fire department later wrote on Twitter that the fire was “under control” and was contained in a building.
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