A huge fire erupted at a historic golf club in Essex with the clubhouse up in flames.
Firefighters raced to the 19th century West Essex Golf Club earlier today.
Six fire crews and roughly 60 firefighters are reportedly at the scene of the fire, which started at around 3pm.
The crews have confirmed that there were no reported injuries in the blaze.
Essex County Fire & Rescue Service said all staff are accounted for and safe outside of the building.
An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: ‘Firefighters were called to a fire at a golf club in Waltham Abbey this afternoon (Monday 5 January).
‘When the first fire crews arrived they confirmed everyone was accounted for and no one was injured. They requested additional fire engines to support.
‘The building, which measured approximately 25m x 15m, has two storeys. The fire is affecting the whole building.
Fire crews have confirmed that there were no reported injuries in the blaze
‘Around 60 firefighters are at the scene, working hard to tackle the fire.
‘Essex firefighters are being supported by nearby fire crews from London Fire Brigade and Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service.
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