Blaze Hits Loughton Business Building Late Saturday
Six fire crews raced to tackle a fierce blaze in a three-storey building on Church Hill, Loughton, at around 11.30pm on Saturday.
Well-Developed Fire Damages Building
Essex Fire & Rescue Service described the incident as a “well-developed fire” that damaged the ground floor and offices across the two upper storeys. The flames were brought under control by 1.15am, but part of Church Hill remains shut.
Quick Action Saves Nearby Flats
The adjacent flats were swiftly evacuated, and staff worked tirelessly to prevent the fire from spreading to these buildings,” said Kev Jenner, station manager. “Firefighters tackled the fire from inside the building and doused it from outside.”
“I’d want to commend the personnel; they performed an outstanding job in bringing this event to a quick finish.”
Residents were allowed back into their homes after the fire was fully extinguished. Fire crews remained on site to dampen down and monitor for hotspots.
Road Closure and Investigation Underway
A section of Church Hill remains closed until Sunday morning as fire investigators probe the cause of the blaze.
