FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a house in Tolleshunt Major.
Crews from Maldon and Tiptree were called to the fire in a detatched house on Tolleshunt D'Arcy Road at just after 5.30pm on Tuesday.
The blaze was on the first floor of the home, which was badly smoke logged.
It is not known if the owners were home at the time of the blaze.
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