Several fires on heathland put out by fire crews

Several fires on heathland have been put out by firefighters.

Crews from Essex Fire and Rescue Service attended a field fire near Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury, at 14:09 BST on Tuesday.

The fire covered an area of 200m (656ft) by 20m (65ft), and it was put out and under control by 15:50.

The fire service said its cause "could not be determined".

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