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Basildon fire crews say blaze at terraced homes is under control

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The fire started at a single property before it spread across a row of terraced houses

Residents were told to keep their doors and windows shut after a fire spread across a row of terraced houses in Essex.

Seven firefighter crews were called to Pitseaville Grove in Basildon at about 13:00 GMT.

Police closed the following roads: Clay Hill Road, Redgrave Road, Pitseaville Grove and Vange Hill Drive.

Motorists were urged to avoid the area. Incident commander Mark Eaglestone said crews worked hard to contain the blaze.

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Several roads were closed by police
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