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| Canvey Island fire: Reports of 'explosion' at industrial unit | Canvey Island fire: Reports of 'explosion' at industrial unit |
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| Dozens of firefighters are tackling a major blaze at an industrial unit. | Dozens of firefighters are tackling a major blaze at an industrial unit. |
| There were reports of a loud explosion being heard at the unit on Northwick Road, Canvey Island in Essex. | There were reports of a loud explosion being heard at the unit on Northwick Road, Canvey Island in Essex. |
| Essex Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the area just after 14:00 BST. Eleven appliances are in attendance. | Essex Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the area just after 14:00 BST. Eleven appliances are in attendance. |
| Station manager Kevin Haywood said the crews had "made good progress in the industrial unit, and the fire is almost out". | Station manager Kevin Haywood said the crews had "made good progress in the industrial unit, and the fire is almost out". |
| He said the fire had spread to neighbouring fields, which crews are working to bring under control. | He said the fire had spread to neighbouring fields, which crews are working to bring under control. |
| Mr Haywood said cordons were put in place to protect fire crews as "the industrial unit contains a number of cylinders". | |
| "There is still a large amount of smoke around the local area and we advise all local residents to keep doors and windows closed," he said. | |
| Incident commander Mark Samuels added: "Had it not been for the quick actions of our crews the fire would have spread more rapidly and affected more of the industrial estate. Our crews are doing a brilliant job." | Incident commander Mark Samuels added: "Had it not been for the quick actions of our crews the fire would have spread more rapidly and affected more of the industrial estate. Our crews are doing a brilliant job." |
| One person tweeted to say they had heard a "massive bang". | One person tweeted to say they had heard a "massive bang". |
| Essex Police said several businesses and properties are being evacuated on Northwick Road and the surrounding areas. | Essex Police said several businesses and properties are being evacuated on Northwick Road and the surrounding areas. |
| A spokesperson added: "The police helicopter was enlisted to assist Essex County Fire and Rescue Service with thermal imaging. | A spokesperson added: "The police helicopter was enlisted to assist Essex County Fire and Rescue Service with thermal imaging. |
| "Pedestrians and drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes where possible." | "Pedestrians and drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes where possible." |
| Morrisons confirmed its Northwick Road branch had been evacuated - as had other businesses nearby - on the advice of the fire service. | Morrisons confirmed its Northwick Road branch had been evacuated - as had other businesses nearby - on the advice of the fire service. |
| The firm said it was not sure when the store would reopen. | The firm said it was not sure when the store would reopen. |