Firefighters tackled a blaze at a shop and office on Marshfoot Road, Chadwell St Mary on Sunday.
Two fire crews attended the Chadwell St Mary fire at 10.50am.
On arrival crews reported that the building - which measures five by 10 metres - was 10% alight and completely smoke logged.
Firefighters in breathing apparatus used one hose reel to extinguish the fire by 11:25am.
No-one was reported to be hurt or injured.
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