Massive fire breaks out at Essex warehouse as residents told to ‘keep windows shut’

Luke Alsford | News Reporter Published August 16, 2026 9:01am Updated August 16, 2026 9:01am Thick plumes of smoke are billowing out of the warehouse Suffolk Fire and Rescue Servic(Picture: Essex Fire and Rescue Service) Firecrews have been working through the night to tackle a huge fire at a warehouse. Flames engulfed

Huge flames and plumes of smoke can be seen coming from the fire at a warehouse on Stour Road in Harwich with residents told to keep doors and windows closed