'It was like a movie - I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me'
Summary
A large fire and explosion occurred at an industrial estate in Rettendon, Essex, caused by a fertilizer unit blowing up. Over 100 firefighters responded, and 20 were hospitalized but have since been released. A wedding photographer, Scott Johnson, survived the blast with minor injuries while rescuing equipment from his studio.Key Facts
- The explosion happened at Highlands Farm industrial estate near Rettendon, Essex.
- The fire service declared it a major incident requiring more than 100 firefighters.
- Twenty firefighters were taken to hospital but have now been discharged.
- Scott Johnson, a wedding photographer, was near the explosion and was thrown against a door by the blast.
- The explosion was caused by a unit housing fertilizer.
- The fire chief called the incident one of the most challenging for Essex fire crews in recent years.
- Fire crews continued working to put out small fires in nearby fields and monitored the area overnight.
- An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, with authorities advising the public not to speculate.
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