Southend firefighters tackle blaze at derelict house
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Firefighters said an investigation into the cause would take place
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at a derelict house in Southend-on-Sea.
Five crews were called to the fire in Southchurch Avenue at about 18:45 BST on Monday.
Station manager Dave Walpole said the flames spread to only one other neighbouring property.
Officers said they extinguished the blaze by 20:00 and that an investigation into the cause of the fire would take pace "as soon as possible".
Five crews from across south Essex attended
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