Locals are being advised not to touch the fire
Firefighters are reportedly on scene at a small fire, the size of a medium fire, at a recycling centre in Basildon.
The fire was discovered by a man just after 1pm this afternoon, 19 January.
It is believed that a small pile of recycling, wasn’t on fire, and now is.
Firefighters from Essex County Fire Services arrived and confirmed there was a fire.
In a statement, the service said: “We were called to a fire, and quickly dispatched one fire engine by road.”
“We aim to extinguish the fire soon,” they added.
Additional firefighters from Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service have been called to assist.
The RSPCA have been approached for comment.
More to follow.
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