SOUTHEND Central Library was forced to close for the day today after a small fire broke out in the basement.
A small number of library users and staff were evacuated at around 10.30am.
Two fire crews attended the library in Victoria Avenue.
Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were sent into the building to check for the source.
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