Fire destroys roof of Essex pub
Emergency crews were called to the Red Lion pub in Great Wakering after the fire broke out in the roof of the building.
Resident describes 'terrible tragedy' of fire that destroyed Essex pub
A resident has described the 'terrible tragedy' of a fire that completely damaged the roof of a pub in Essex.
Two children and a man have had to be rescued by firefighters, after the fire broke out at the Red Lion pub in Great Wakering near Southend early this morning.
Firefighters rescued the children through the window - no-one was injured.
The initial investigation into the cause of the fire suggests it was accidental.
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