Essex Fire and Rescue Service says there is "a lot of smoke" due to a recycling centre fire.

The city blaze sees firefighters from across Essex attend.

Lesley Scott-Boutell says having a specialist fire alarm gives her peace of mind.

Investigators say the fire, which destroyed containers and outbuildings, has been treated as arson.

The police and fire service are conducting a joint investigation after two fires within a year.

A councillor asks Essex Fire Service how quickly it responded to a blaze in which a parish clerk died.

Essex Fire Service is calling on people to routinely check in on vulnerable neighbours.

Crews from across Essex help bring the fire in Burnham-on-Crouch under control overnight.