A garage is on fire in Basildon.

A number of fire engines were seen rushing to the scene of the incident in Beeleigh East, Basildon.

An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to reports of a garage fire in Beeleigh East, Basildon at 2.40pm today (Wednesday 17 October).

“On arrival, crews advised that one garage was around 70% alight. No other garages within the row were affected. Firefighters extinguished the fire by 3.25pm.

“The fire has destroyed the contents of the garage. The cause has been recorded as undetermined.”