Upminster Bridge Station had to be closed for a few hours on Sunday after a blaze in four storage containers nearby.

Around 20 firefighters from Hornchurch fire station attended the fire near Upminster Bridge Station on Sunday October 30 at around 3.30pm.

A 40 metre hazard zone had to be created because of the number of propane cyclinders involved and the risk of explosion.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Were you affected by the fire?

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