Community hall is ravaged by fire after outside blaze spreads

A community hall has been left badly damaged after a fire that is believed to have started in a shed or decking area outside quickly spread.

Crews were called to Gorse Lane, Clacton, at 01:12 GMT, after residents spotted a fire at Burrsville Public Hall, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said.

It was put out by 02:30.

Nick Singleton, station manager, said: "Unfortunately, the roof, doors and windows are badly damaged and our hearts go out to everyone who uses the hall."

He praised firefighters "who did a fantastic job of limiting how much damage it caused to the building".

Its cause has been recorded as undetermined, the force added.

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