Twenty firefighters were transported to the hospital following a major explosion at an industrial unit in Essex, England. The fire, which began at Highlands Farm near the village of Rettendon, spread to a nearby fertilizer store, escalating into a large blast.
Over 100 firefighters were deployed to combat the flames. The incident, declared a major incident on Friday, resulted in the destruction of three fire engines and two fire service cars.
Essex's chief fire officer, Rick Hylton, commended the fire crews for their "remarkable professionalism, courage and commitment" during a media conference on Saturday.