By Lucy Caulkett-
A man has tragically died following a flat fire on Canvey Island on Sunday afternoon, May 19. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene on Link Road at 12:24 PM after receiving reports of a blaze.
The first fire crew arrived in less than five minutes and immediately began tackling the fire, which had engulfed the first floor of the building. Due to the severity of the fire, additional crews were requested to assist in controlling the situation.
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The fire was successfully extinguished by 1:12 PM, approximately 45 minutes after the initial call. Firefighters remained on the scene to dampen down materials and ensure the fire was completely out.
Despite their swift response, the fire resulted in the death of one man, whose identity has not yet been released. Essex Police have been notified and are investigating whether there was any suspicious criminal involvement in the incident.
A spokesperson for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service stated, “An investigation will be carried out to establish the cause of the fire.”
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The tragic incident has deeply affected the local community, and authorities are urging anyone with information about the fire to come forward. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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