Three caravans destroyed in fire near roundabout
Fire crews from Basildon, Billericay. Rayleigh Weir and Wickford went to the fire on Tuesday evening
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Three caravans have been destroyed and several others damaged following a fire.
The blaze broke out near the Sadlers Farm roundabout in Bowers Gifford, near Basildon, at about 20:26 GMT on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said it received more than 45 calls because of the "significant" amount of smoke and the proximity of the incident to the A13.
The fire was put out by 22:20 and the service concluded it was accidental, following an investigation.
There were no reported injuries. Firefighters will remain on scene to make sure the area has cooled down.
Crews from Basildon, Billericay. Rayleigh Weir and Wickford attended.
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