The fire has been extinguished, and firefighters have vacated the scene after completing their operation.

Station Manager Jason Gould commended the firefighters for their efforts in preventing the fire from spreading to nearby residential properties, especially given the challenging windy conditions.

A significant fire broke out at an industrial unit on Vange Park Road in Basildon on April 14, 2025, affecting four lorries and several skips.

The blaze was reported near the Five Bells Roundabout, believed to have originated from a nearby scrap yard close to the Harvester Five Bells restaurant.

Two businesses were impacted by the fire, and their staff received appreciation for their assistance during the emergency response.

Essex Fire and Rescue Service received the emergency call at 2:20 PM and dispatched multiple fire crews from Basildon, Brentwood, Canvey, Grays, Rayleigh, and Southend due to the fire's severity.

Fire crews successfully extinguished the flames within the building and four lorry fires, but they are still working to put out fires in multiple skips on site.

Mark Eaglestone from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service stated that crews will remain on scene for an extended period to extinguish the fires within the skips, which continue to produce significant smoke.

The UK Health Security Agency recommends that people near the fire limit their time outdoors and carry necessary medication, as smoke can aggravate health issues such as asthma and heart conditions.

Bells Hill Road and other affected roads were initially closed due to the incident but have since reopened.

Residents in the vicinity have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke concerns, as the ongoing firefighting efforts are generating significant smoke.

Essex Police are also on the scene, assisting the fire service and implementing road closures in the area; residents and travelers are advised to avoid the vicinity.