THESE dramatic pictures show a huge ball of smoke billowing into the air following a fire near a disused Second World War airbase this afternoon.
Twelve fire engines and around 50 fire fighters from across Essex are tackling the inferno at an industrial site close to RAF matching, in Matching Green, approximately 6 miles north of Ongar.
The crews arrived at the scene around 1.15pm as the fire spread to engulf tyres, vehicles, cylinders and buildings.
Despite the number of emergency workers at the scene they have had difficulty in finding enough water supplies to tackle the flames.
Twelve fire engines and around 50 fire fighters from across Essex are tackling the inferno at an industrial site close to RAF matching, in Matching Green, approximately 6 miles north of Ongar.
The crews arrived at the scene around 1.15pm as the fire spread to engulf tyres, vehicles, cylinders and buildings.
Despite the number of emergency workers at the scene they have had difficulty in finding enough water supplies to tackle the flames.
