A FIRE broke out next to a block of flats in Southend while residents slept.
Fire crews were called to Norwich Close shortly after midnight last night to attend the fire, which broke out between a bungalow and a block of flats on the road.
Resident Damien Becks, who lives near the area, said residents sprinted out of their homes to ensure people were safe.
He said: "Everyone rushed out to make sure everyone got out their homes safely, fire crews arrived and put out the blaze. Everyone's safe thankfully.
"Most of the burning took place between a bunglow and a two storey flat block."
Essex Fire Service has been contacted for comment.
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