Crews tackle the fire for just under an hour
FIRE crews tackled a large grass fire in south Essex park.
Two crews from the Essex Fire Service were called to a grass fire in Sweyne Park, Rayleigh, on Saturday.
Crews tackle the flames for just under an hour, before fully extinguishing them.
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Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles, as residents reported seeing a line of smoke coming from the park.
The service is yet to comment on the cause of the fire.
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