FIRE crews in Colchester were rushed off their feet after two fires broke out in just a few hours.
Colchester firefighters were called to a house fire about 10.20am in Byron Avenue, Lexden.
The fire is believed to have started by a faulty tumble dryer in the ground floor utility room.
They were later called to a flat fire in Avon Way about 2.30pm.
Both fires caused severe damage to the properties.
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