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Hatfield Heath fire: Barn destroyed and two buildings damaged

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A wooden barn was destroyed and two metal-cladded buildings were damaged in the blaze

A wooden barn has been destroyed and two other buildings damaged in a fire.

Firefighters went to Needham Green Road, in Hatfield Heath, Essex, at 01:18 BST.

The blaze is under control and crews are working to dampen hotspots, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said.

The two metal-cladded barns damaged in the blaze had farm vehicles inside. An investigation to find the cause of the blaze will take place, the fire service said.

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Crews from Leaden Roding, Old Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Harlow, Chelmsford and Halstead attended the fire
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Firefighters remained at the scene on Thursday morning to ensure hotspots were fully extinguished
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