FIREFIGHTERS in Essex have spent more than four hours tackling a large fire in a warehouse today.

FIREFIGHTERS in Essex have spent more than four hours tackling a large fire in a warehouse today.

The blaze started just before midnight yesterday in Botany Way, Purfleet.

The warehouse measuring 20 metres by 30 metres was 60per cent alight when crews arrived.

The fire was under control at just past 4am this morning and an investigation into its cause will now be carried out.