Warehouse fire in Southend

Update 17 August 4.30pm 

Firefighters have been working to cut into the warehouse and pull out items stored inside. One crew will remain overnight to monitor the scene and officers will be revisiting the building again tomorrow. 

There is much less smoke in the area, it is localised to the warehouse. 

Update 17 August 8am

Crews have remained at the incident overnight, working to cut ventilation holes into the warehouse. 

As there is still smoke coming from the scene, our advice remains for nearby residents and drivers coming down the A127 to keep their windows shut. 

Update 16 August 9am

Crews have been working overnight to contain the deep seated fire in the warehouse which is under control. 

Group Manager Steve Wintrip said: "There is still a lot of smoke in the area so we advise nearby residents and drivers coming down the A127 to keep their windows shut. 

"We are likely to remain here for the rest of the day."

Firefighters are currently at the scene of a warehouse fire on Airborne Industrial Estate, Southend. 

If you live in the nearby area please keep your windows and doors shut as there is a lot of smoke coming from the incident. 

It is a warehouse approximately 60m by 60m which is full of smoke. 

Crews are likely to remain at the incident until the morning. 

A fire investigation into the cause will be carried out when it is safe to do so.