Massive Fire Explodes at Industrial Unit | Belfast News

A massive fire erupted Friday afternoon in Essex on Southend Road, engulfing an industrial unit and triggering a major incident. Fertilizer inside one of the buildings exploded, sending shockwaves heard miles away and smoke visible across the county. Fire crews arrived at 5 PM and have been battling the blaze nonstop, with 50 firefighters still on scene as of now—working alongside police, ambulances, and utility teams. Nearby residents were evacuated, but thankfully everyone is safe. The fire is still smoldering, and crews expect to be on the ground all weekend. Authorities urge everyone nearby to keep windows and doors shut if smoke is detected and to stay clear of the area. Patience is key as they work to fully extinguish the fire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f1e4330e4cf9603