FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a bungalow fire yesterday afternoon in Stanford-le-Hope.

Three Crews, from Orsett and Corringham, were called to Markhams at 4.42pm to tackle a blaze in the loft space of a bungalow.

Three properties were affected by smoke in the incident. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel jet to tackle the blaze.

Initially two appliances were sent to the scene but at 17:01pm the incident commander requested an additional appliance for extra manpower.

There were no reported casualties and the incident was dealt with by 18:07pm.