Firefighters tackle multiple houses on fire in Bradfield
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze.
Firefighters tackle multiple houses on fire in Bradfield, Essex, near Manningtree.
Emergency services were called to The Street, Bradfield on Wednesday morning (20 August) to reports of multiple houses on fire.
Those living in the area were urged to keep their windows and doors shut as, according to Essex Fire and Rescue Service, "there is a lot of smoke coming from the scene."
The blaze affected two semi-detached properties.
Crews used an aerial ladder platform from Colchester to extinguish the fire from above after it spread to the roofs.
By 3pm, the fire was put out and the service left the scene.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.