Fire in outbuilding
Crews extinguished a fire affecting an outbuilding in Ardleigh.
We were called to Bromley Road today at 3.08pm and our Control teams sent crews from Colchester (two), Weeley and Brightlingsea.
Firefighters found a single storey outbuilding measuring approximately 5 metres by 15 metres alight.
Temporary Watch Manager Luke Beardmore said: "The fire had spread to the roof space so crews had to work extremely hard to get it under control.
"Thanks to their professionalism they were able to stop the fire from spreading and extinguish it."
The fire has been extinguished but crews will remain at the scene into the evening to dampen down and check for hotspots.
Crews liaised with UK Power Networks, which isolated electricity in the area.
An investigation will be carried out to establish the cause.
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