Residents captured the thick smoke coming from the Chelmer Blackwater Reserve this afternoon.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the attendance of six crews at the scene.
Residents are urged to keep their windows and doors shut, as the area continues to struggle with smoke.
Fire – A shopper at Maldon’s Tesco captured the smoke (Image: Sally Barbrook) Smoke – A fire was reported in the early afternoon (Image: Sally Barbrook)
Details about the cause of the fire are yet to be determined.
Traffic in the area has also been affected by the fire, as disruptions have been reported on the A414 and between Colchester Road and High Street.
Maldon – Reports of WILDFIRES in the area.
A414 Both directions – Slow moving traffic between Spital Road and B1018 Causeway due to wildfire report.
The Street/The Causeway/Fullbridge – Slow moving traffic between B1022 Colchester Road and High Street due to wildfire report pic.twitter.com/dm1mGWSun6
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