Fire destroys bungalow at retirement village
Crews worked in challenging conditions to put out the fires, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said
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A bungalow has suffered "devastating damage" at a retirement village, firefighters have said.
Crews from Essex were called to the fire at the retirement village in Meadow Park, Braintree, at 13:55 BST.
Three neighbouring properties were also affected by heat and fire damage.
No-one was injured and all residents were safe, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said.
"Firefighters worked incredibly hard in challenging conditions to stop the fire from spreading further," a spokesperson added.
The cause of the fire was being investigated.
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