EIGHT crews are on the scene of a huge field fire in Canvey.
The blaze has broken out by Canvey Wick and is reportedly spreading towards Willow Cemetery in Canvey.
Photos show the huge cloud of smoke coming for the field fire.
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Essex Fire say they are working to surround the fire, and there isn’t currently any threat to properties or people.
A spokesman for Essex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We’ve currently got eight crews tackling a fire on Canvey Island.
“The fire is affecting a field have confirmed there isn’t currently a threat to people or property.
“This incident is on-going, but the fire is surrounded and we’re working to extinguish it as quickly as possible.”
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