Overview
- A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Woolmongers Lane in High Ongar late on Thursday, July 9, and crews worked through the night to bring the blaze under control.
- Twelve fire crews from Ongar, Harlow, Ingatestone, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Great Dunmow and Rayleigh Weir stations attended before commanders reduced the response to eight crews this morning.
- Crews divided the site into sections and focused on establishing a steady water supply after reporting limited water availability shaped their tactics.
- Firefighters warned nearby residents to keep windows and doors shut because heavy smoke will linger and some cylinders on the site may explode, producing loud bangs.
- Teams will remain on scene for several more hours while operating in hot conditions and local authorities are likely to monitor air quality and access to the site during recovery.