Firefighters reported that a small industrial building collapsed in the early hours of the morning, caused by an internal explosion. Personnel from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to Eastern Avenue in West Thurrock, Essex, at 01:50 GMT. A spokesperson confirmed they discovered a collapsed brick structure, approximately 5mx5m (16ftx16ft) in size, which served as a waste water pumping facility. While the precise cause of the blast remains undetermined, authorities indicated it was not considered suspicious. Watch Manager Mark Hampton stated that emergency teams, assisted by various other agencies, secured the affected area. “This incident is a great example of teamwork and cross-agency collaboration, with everyone working together towards a shared goal.” At approximately 04:15, the scene was transferred by the crews to Essex Police and Anglian Water. Further updates on Essex news are available on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. This content is copyrighted by BBC 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available for review. Post navigation Body Discovered in Search for Woman Trapped in Estuary Mud Nightclub Licence Appeal Withdrawn