Crews extinguish fire at recycling plant

Crews have extinguished a fire at a recycling plant in Stondon Massey.

We were called to an industrial estate in Ongar Road yesterday at 10.52pm.

Crews from Brentwood, Chelmsford (two), Harlow and Ongar tackled a fire affecting a two-storey building measuring approximately 20 metres by 15 metres.

At 2am, Station Manager Richie Green said: "Crews were faced with a well-developed fire and worked quickly to surround it.

"Thanks to their hard work, they have prevented it from spreading and have it under control.

"Crews are working with the site owners to turn over the materials and we will remain at the site throughout the morning until it is fully extinguished."

Crews left the scene shortly before 8am.

An investigation will be carried out to establish the cause.