A significant fire engulfed a yard in West Tilbury, Essex, last night, destroying eight lorries and prompting an investigation by fire chiefs to determine its cause.
The blaze erupted at 11:45 pm, with emergency services rushing to the scene upon receiving reports of smoke billowing from the location. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service swiftly deployed two crews from Grays in Essex. However, upon arrival, it became evident that the fire had already consumed the eight vehicles, necessitating additional fire crews from across Essex to be summoned.
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