A STORAGE unit went up in flames last night.

Two fire crews were sent to the unit in Prayors Hill, Sible Hedingham at about 9pm.

A spokesman for the fire service said: "Firefighters were called to a fire in a timber framed storage unit in Sible Hedingham last night.

"The building measured approximately 10m by 5m. When fire crews arrived they reported the fire was also affecting the neighbouring unit.

"The fire was put out by 10.20pm. The cause of the fire is unknown."