OFFICERS continue to investigate the cause of a fire in Orsett and remain on scene.
They were called shortly after 2.45am on Friday 27 June notifying us of a fire at Fieldhouse Farm, Baker Street, Orsett.
Officers and colleagues from Essex County Fire and Rescue Services both attended.
The fire that took hold in a building is now extinguished but officers from Grays Neighbourhood Policing Team remain on scene with fire service colleagues to conduct enquiries.
Inspector Daniel Selby, said: “We remain on scene to work with ECFRS colleagues to establish exactly what has happened in the lead up to the fire.
“Thankfully, no one was injured in what can only be described as a substantial fire that destroyed a building.
“We’ll remain here today to gather evidence, but our initial enquiries lead us to believe this was started deliberately and at this stage, we are treating this as arson.
“I’d ask anyone who has information that could help our investigation is asked to contact us.”
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