Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosion in Essex
Summary
A large fire broke out at an industrial site near Rettendon, Essex, spreading to a fertiliser store and causing a major explosion. Twenty firefighters were taken to the hospital, with all of them released after treatment, and an investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing.Key Facts
- The fire started around 4:50 p.m. at Highlands Farm, near Rettendon, Essex.
- The blaze quickly grew and spread to a fertiliser store, which exploded at about 5:46 p.m.
- Over 100 firefighters worked to control the fire, and the fire service declared it a major incident.
- Twenty firefighters were taken to the hospital; four had minor injuries, and sixteen were checked as a safety precaution.
- Three fire engines and two fire service cars were destroyed in the fire.
- Some witnesses described the explosion as sounding like a bomb or a sonic boom.
- About 25 firefighters stayed at the scene the next day to keep the fire from restarting.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and recovery efforts are ongoing for affected businesses.
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