Blaze - Firefighters on the scene - all images by Essex Fire Service
Firefighters tackled a suspected arson blaze covering 200metres by 200metres in a Southend park.
Three crews were called to the incident yesterday in Garon Park at about 4.55pm.
Essex Fire Service said it's thought the blaze was started deliberately.
A spokesman for the service said: "Firefighters were called to a field fire in Southend.
"On arrival, crews confirmed that a fire was affecting an area of grassland and trees measuring 200metres by 200metres.
"Firefighters used water and beaters to extinguish the fire by 6:11pm. Crews believe this fire may have been started deliberately."
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