PHOTOS: Fire breaks out in Garons Park

Garons Park, Southend-On-Sea
05/08/2022 @ 17:48
Incident Number: 174888
In attendance: 2 x Southend, 1 x Shoeburyness

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Crews were called to grass fire in Garons Park in Southend earlier today.

On arrival, firefighters confirmed that approximately two hectares of grass and heathland were alight.

Crews used hose reels and water backpack to extinguish the fire by 6:20pm.

We believe this fire may have been caused deliberately. 

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