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Crews on the scene of Saffron Walden blaze

News imageEssex County Fire and Rescue Service Flames and heavy smoke coming from the roof of a brick building in a built-up area.Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
The fire has damaged the roof and third floor of the town centre building

At least 20 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a three-storey building in Saffron Walden.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Harlow, Newport, Stansted and Wethersfield as well as Saffron Walden were at the scene in Lime Tree Court.

The alarm was raised at about 15:10 GMT. The roof of the building has been damaged and the third floor is heavily smoke-logged.

King Street has been closed and people nearby have been advised to keep their windows and doors shut.

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