Firefighters are battling a huge blaze near Canvey Road. Traffic is moving slowly eastbound on Canvey Way (A130) from Sadlers Farm Interchange (A13) to Somnes Avenue, which appears to be a result of the fire. Graham Partridge took this drone video of the Canvey fire A spokesman for Essex Fire and Rescue Service said: “Thank you for calling the control room to report, but we are on the scene and will provide further updates when we can. Photos show a huge fire in Canvey as crews are on the scene tackling the flames. Photo by Ross Seer “Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live nearby and avoid the area.” Aerial photographs show the extent of the fire, the second on the island since the new heatwave began this week. Experts have warned that the UK could see more fires this weekend as temperatures are expected to reach 35C. Pictures show a huge blaze in Canvey as crews are on the scene tackling the flames. Photo by Ross Seer An orange heat warning has been issued by the Met Office and forecasters have warned that more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes, rivers and other beauty spots leading to an increased risk of fire-related incidents.
