Four engines and 21 firefighters tackled the blaze (Image: Archant)
A blaze at an industrial site destroyed one shipping container and damaged another three.
Crews from Harold Hill, Dagenham and Bromley tackled the fire in Dennises Lane, Upminster, after being called just before 2.30pm on Saturday.
In total, 21 firefighters attended before the fire was brought under control jutst after 3.20pm.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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