A FIRE broke out in a warehouse earlier this morning.

Two Colchester crews were called to a warehouse in Pedders Close, Colchester, after reports that a forklift truck was on fire.

It happened at about 7.05am.

A spokesman from the fire service said: "On arrival firefighters reported the fire was affecting some of the stock so called for further support from Tiptree's crew.

"Firefighters extinguished the fire by 8.22am.

"An investigation will take place to determine the cause of the fire."