>b>Update 2100hrs
Crews are currently tackling a fire at a derelict cottage in West Tilbury.
The cottage, which is in a row of three terraced properties, is 100% alight.
Both appliances from Orsett were first at the scene and firefighters requested the assistance of two further appliances from Grays, Basildon’s water tender and Basildon’s control unit.
A railways officer has been requested because the fire is in close proximity to the railway line and a structural engineer is assisting crews because there are concerns that the building could collapse.
Update 19:04hrs: Firefighters have used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. A thermal imaging camera was also used to check for hot spots. The fire was started deliberately.
=========
1900 hrs
Building fire on Station Road in West Tilbury around the Church Road junction.
Crews are currently tackling a fire at a derelict cottage in West Tilbury.
The cottage, which is in a row of three terraced properties, is 100% alight.
Both appliances from Orsett were first at the scene and firefighters requested the assistance of two further appliances from Grays, Basildon’s water tender and Basildon’s control unit.
A railways officer has been requested because the fire is in close proximity to the railway line. Two hose reel jets are currently in use.
