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Firefighters tackle derelict pub blaze for four hours

George King
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Thick plumes of smoke billowing from the a derelict building as firefighters aim water jets at the building. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
The Princess of Wales was once known as the Clydesdale

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a derelict pub in Essex.

Crews from Loughton, Waltham Abbey and Harlow were sent to the former Princess of Wales pub in Westall Road, Loughton, at 01:54 BST

An aerial ladder platform from Grays and relief crews from Orsett and Brentwood were also deployed. Firefighters left the scene at 06:26.

An investigation will be carried out to establish the cause. Watch manager Gary Dyer said: "I would like to praise crews who worked really hard to extinguish the fire."

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service Two firefighters with their backs to the camera spraying water from a hose at a derelict pub called the Princess of Wales. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
It is currently unknown what caused the fire

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