Fire crews rushed to an accidental fire at a popular takeaway.
It happened at Howard's Fish and Grill, High Road, Benfleet at about 11am today.
A spokesman for Essex Fire Service said: "The fire quickly extinguished using a dry powder extinguisher and a water hose.
"The shop was then ventilated using high powered fan to clear the smoke from the property.
"The cause was recorded as accidental."
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