A warehouse, in High Road, Epping, caught fire this afternoon and fire crews are on scene battling the blaze.
Crews were called to reports of the fire at 1pm today (June 26).
Officers warn people in the area to shut their windows and doors.
A spokesman for Essex Fire said: “If you live in the area please close your windows and doors as there is a lot of smoke coming from the fire.
“If you are driving on the M11 you may see smoke, please slow down and drive carefully.”
