Homeowners flee bungalow blaze
A COUPLE managed to escape after the fuse box in their bungalow caught fire.
Firefighters rushed to Maurice Road, Canvey, at 10.45am today to tackle the blaze.
The house was heavily smoke logged and crews used fans to clear it.
UK Power Networks was called to cut off the power. They are investigating the fire.
It was out by 11.05am.
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