Essex Fire and Rescue confirmed that 55% of the two-storey building and 100% of the roof were burned. The service was called to Essex at 11.39 when a passerby noticed that the building was on fire. The ongoing episode is attended by eight crews and a float. READ MORE: Extreme air pollution alert issued for Essex warning to ‘avoid main roads’ The fire department confirmed that the building had collapsed in the back. The first floor of the building is dense smoke and has been extensively damaged by water as a result of the fire. Follow our live blog below for all the latest updates on this scary event. If you see something that you think we should cover, we would love to hear your opinion. Send us a message on Facebook or follow us and send us a tweet @essexlive.
