Roads are closed in Maldon in both directions following a fire at a riverside pub today (December 2).
Fullbridge and Mill Lane are both closed in both directions following the fire at the Sunny Sailor pub and restaurant.
The pub and restaurant recently changed ownership and is undergoing a revamp.
Essex Fire and Rescue Service, which was called at 12.23pm to the blaze and sent three engines, has confirmed it is still, as of 2pm, dealing with the incident.
A spokesman said: "Firefighters are tackling a chimney fire in the pub which is undergoing refurbishment.
"Crews report that their are hot-spots on all three floors of the building. Crews are using chimney rods to tackle the fire."
The fire was extinguished by 1.44pm.
