Saffron Walden fire crews assist at cross-border fire

The incident occurred at an industrial unit in Haverhill and involved teams from Saffron Walden, Halstead, Sible Hedingham, and Halstead’s water bowser unit.

They were joined by crews from Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

Essex, Suffolk and Cambridge fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze (Image: Saffron Walden Fire Station)

Saffron Walden crews also assisted a medical incident in their local area (Image: Saffron Walden Fire Station)

A spokesperson from Saffron Walden Fire Station said: "Despite the change in weather, we’re still being kept busy.

"Late last night and into the early hours of the morning, we were mobilised to an over-the-border incident in nearby Haverhill where an industrial unit had caught fire."

On their return journey at around 3.30am, the crew was redirected to support police and ambulance teams at a separate incident in their local area, with assistance from Newport firefighters.