FIREFIGHTERS were today called to tackle a blaze in an MOT centre after reports of explosions being heard.Crews were called to the centre, in Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, shortly before 6am and described the scene as a rapidly developing fire.

FIREFIGHTERS were today called to tackle a blaze in an MOT centre after reports of explosions being heard.

Crews were called to the centre, in Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, shortly before 6am and described the scene as a rapidly developing fire.

Four crews, from Southend, Leigh and Rochford, are still tackling the fire in the building which measures 30 metres by 20 metres.