Thick black plumes of smoke seen across Basildon amid blaze next to major road

Thick black plumes of smoke seen across Basildon amid blaze next to major road

Plumes of smoke can be seen as far as Pipps Hill retail park from a huge fire next to Five Bells

Smoke billows over UK town as fire crews rush to massive 'grass blaze'

Four fire engines are at the scene of a serious fire in Basildon, Essex, this afternoon where people have been told to keep doors and windows shut for the time being