DOZENS on firefighters have tackled a huge blaze at a scrap yard in Rochford. 

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Essex Fire say approximately 200 cars were alight at around 9pm in Purdeys Way. Rochford.

Gazette: Fire - Crews tackle the blazeFire - Crews tackle the blaze (Image: Graham Eva Photography ©️)

Nearby residents were advised to close their windows.

Gazette: Smoke - The fire from a distanceSmoke - The fire from a distance (Image: Joanna Bacon)

The cars are stacked in rows of three storeys. But, firefighters managed to create a fire break to stop the fire spreading to the remaining cars.

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This morning, at around 7am, Essex Fire said two crews remained at the scene working throughout the night to dampen down and make the scene safe. 

Gazette: Fire - Cars left burnt outFire - Cars left burnt out (Image: Essex Fire)

Crews will continue to be on scene until the whole affected area are completely cooled.