Field fire on Canvey Island

Firefighters were called to a field fire near Roscommon Way in Canvey.

Eight crews worked to extinguish a fire affecting 10 hectares of scrubland.

Firefighters extinguished the fire by 4:24pm.

Crews were called to Roscommon Way on Canvey Island at 1:50pm.

On arrival, Firefighters confirmed 10 hectacres of scrubland was alight.

This is an on-going incident. The fire is surrounded and under control.

There are several road closures in place while we continue to tackle the fire. Please avoid the area if possible,