Workshop fire destroys cars

Several cars have been destroyed, along with the workshop they were kept in, after a fire spread through the building.

Crews from Epping and Hainult were called to Gravel Lane, Chigwell, and on arrival reported that the workshop was completely alight. They requested two more crews to assist. 

Monitoring Officer Dave Bond said:

"With cars and cylinders inside the workshop, and other buildings close by, firefighters worked hard to bring the fire under control and stop it spreading.

"By 6.30pm crews had extinguished the fire and will continue to dampen down hotspots within the building. 

"The workshop has been completely destroyed, along with several cars that were kept inside."

Once the fire is completely extinguished officers will carry out an investigation to determine the cause. 

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