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Family Home Left 'Uninhabitable' After Devastating Garden Fire
Strong winds spread the fire into a terraced home, and firefighters said the property suffered significant damage and is now uninhabitable.
- A fire broke out off Tyler Avenue in Clacton at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, damaging four gardens and rendering one terraced home uninhabitable. Essex Fire and Rescue Service advised residents to avoid the area.
- Strong winds caused the fire to spread rapidly from the garden into the terraced property through first-floor windows and into the roof space, according to Station Manager Ryan Ainger.
- Four people were taken to hospital following the incident. The East of England Ambulance Service assessed three individuals, while a fourth person made their own way to receive treatment.
- One home sustained "significant damage and is currently uninhabitable," Ainger confirmed. Emergency crews remained on-site overnight to dampen down hotspots while enquiries into the cause continue.
- Crews continue making the scene safe, with Ainger stating: "We'd like to thank local residents for their patience while crews continue to make the scene safe.
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