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Firefighters Injured in Essex Explosion

Updated 2026-07-25 13:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Twenty firefighters were taken to the hospital after an explosion at a fertiliser store in Essex. The incident highlights the dangers faced by emergency crews.

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Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosion in Essex

Essex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store.

2026-07-25 13:16 UTC