Essex firefighters monitor muck heap blaze near Colchester

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 13:39 · Archive

Firefighters are monitoring a burning heap of muck in Fordham near Colchester, with residents urged to keep windows and doors shut.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is monitoring a burning heap of muck in Fordham, near Colchester. Residents in the nearby area have been warned to keep their windows and doors shut if they are affected by smoke and the smell from the incident.

Fire crews have assessed the situation and confirmed there is no risk to life or property. The fire service advised residents with further concerns to contact the local authority.

Essex firefighters monitor muck heap blaze near Colchester — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Urgent warning as smoke billows from muck heap blaze in EssexResidents in Fordham near Colchester urged to keep windows and doors shut as Essex firefighters monitor a burning heap of muck.Colchester Gazette · 30 Oct, 13:12
Urgent warning as smoke billows from muck heap blaze in EssexResidents in Fordham near Colchester urged to keep windows and doors shut as Essex firefighters monitor a burning heap of muck.Brentwood Guardian · 30 Oct, 13:12
Urgent warning as smoke billows from muck heap blaze in EssexResidents in Fordham near Colchester urged to keep windows and doors shut as Essex firefighters monitor a burning heap of muck.Echo (Basildon) · 30 Oct, 13:12

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