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Fertiliser explosion in Essex triggers fire and major emergency response on July 25, 2026
On July 25, 2026, a fertiliser explosion at an agricultural farm in Essex, England, triggered a fire and prompted authorities to declare a major incident, mobilising emergency responders on a wide scale. Firefighters are battling the blaze, according to Al Jazeera. The casualty count, precise cause of the explosion, and extent of damage remain unknown at this stage.