Double deckers destroyed in Purfleet blaze

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TWO double decker buses have been completely destroyed after a blaze at a depot in Purfleet.

Fire fighters arrived at Ensign’s depot in Juliette Way around 7pm on Saturday to find two buses parked inside engulfed in flames.

The side of the depot building was also being affected by the heat.

The fire was out by 8.55pm.

What sparked the blaze is not yet known.

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