Flat fire
Firefighters were called to a block of flats this evening (Thursday 21 December) after a resident smelled smoke from another flat and called 999.
Three crews from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and one from London Fire Brigade were called to London Road, Brentwood, and reported there was a fire in a second-floor flat.
Station Manager Howard Midwood said:
"Brentwood's fire engine was first on the scene and Watch Manager Ben Stapleton and his crew did a fantastic job of stopping the fire from spreading to other flats within the building.