Hundreds evacuated after nightclub fire

More than a thousand people have been evacuated from a nightclub in Basildon after a fire broke out.

Around 30 firefighters were called to Liquid and Envy at Festival Leisure Park in the early hours of this morning. The blaze had started in the ceiling of a first floor stage area.

One man suffered burns to his lower arms and was treated at the scene. A woman was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.

Police are investigating what caused the fire.

A reveller filmed some of the flames inside the club:

Here's Kate Prout's report: