Firefighters are continuing to battle a large fire affecting industrial units, vehicles, and mobile homes in High Ongar. The incident has prompted warnings for residents in the surrounding area to keep their windows and doors shut, as smoke continues to billow into the air.
According to officials, some cylinders at the scene could explode as they burn, causing loud bangs. Station Manager Scott Fretton has assured that crews have worked hard to surround the fire with limited water supply and are now scaling down the incident.
Initially, eight crews will remain at the scene, and officials anticipate being there for several hours. Residents in the nearby area have been advised to keep their windows and doors shut due to the potential for smoke and cylinder explosions.
The fire, which appears to be contained within the industrial site, has prompted concerns about the gruelling weather conditions today. Temperatures are expected to climb to 30C in the nearby Chipping Ongar, with mercury reaching 25C by 9am.
The heatwave in the region is set to continue, with no significant rainfall forecast for at least another week. This comes after a significant fire broke out at an old building in Edinburgh yesterday morning, gutting the iconic Victorian structure.
The ongoing fire in High Ongar will likely be a major concern for local residents, who will be keeping a close eye on the situation as it unfolds.
