A FIRE was started in woods in Chadwell St Mary yesterday evening.
Plumes of smoke were visible after a small fire was started in Old House Wood.
It is believed the fire started shortly after 5pm.
Residents have reported regularly seeing small fires in the woods.
We will bring you more information as we get it.
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