Fire crews were sent out to extinguish a fire in a derelict house.
Two fire engines were dispatched to the Oldwyk, Basildon, and on arrival firefighters reported that the ground floor was completely smoke logged and 25% alight.
Crews worked to extinguish the fire by 11.40pm.
The ground floor has suffered both smoke and fire damage.
The cause of the fire is unknown, an investigation will take place to determine the cause.
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