Crews battle to keep fire from spreading to Harlow flats
Hertfordshire firefighters and crews from a number of stations in Essex were involved, and residents living near the scene were warned to keep doors and windows closed because of the large amount of smoke.An aerial ladder platform and a drone were used by crews, and the fire was almost out by about 04:00, they said.Essex Police set up a cordon and said an investigation into the cause of the fire would take place later.
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