Fire crews are tackling a large blaze at an industrial building on Eastways in Witham this evening, prompting road closures and warnings to nearby residents. Firefighters tackle large industrial building fires with precision and expertise, ensuring public safety.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the scene at 4:42pm. Multiple fire crews remain in attendance and have confirmed the blaze is producing large amounts of smoke visible from miles away, with people reporting sightings as far as Ashingdon. This is a testament to the challenging situations firefighters deal with when tackling large fires.
Firefighters Surround the Blaze
By 6:30pm, firefighters reported they had surrounded the fire. At 6:45pm, an update confirmed the blaze was in an industrial building measuring 80 metres by 50 metres.
Firefighters tackling large industrial building fires must coordinate closely with other agencies, such as UK Power Networks at the scene.
The fire service added that Eastways has been closed to traffic due to the scale of the emergency response, which involves several appliances and specialist vehicles.
Advice to Residents
Residents living nearby are being urged to keep windows and doors closed to avoid smoke inhalation. Emergency services also requested that people avoid the area while crews continue their work as firefighters tackle large industrial building fires.
James Wallace, a local resident, said he could see the smoke “rising from Ashingdon.” Others expressed concern on social media as thick smoke spread across the sky.
Ongoing Response
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has thanked the public for their patience and support. Crews are expected to remain at the site well into the evening as they work to bring the fire under full control. Firefighters tackling large industrial building fires often have to commit long hours at such incidents.
No injuries have been reported at this stage.
