Residents describe ‘worst nightmare’ as blaze destroys their homes

The Independent says RESIDENTS in Wennington have described the blaze which has destroyed homes as their “worst nightmare”.

Locals were evacuated from their homes in the east London village on Tuesday afternoon as black smoke billowed into the air while flames destroyed buildings and ravaged nearby fields.

A rescue centre for residents was set up at the Premier Inn on New Road.

One elderly woman was seen crying hysterically saying: “Oh my God – the house is gone”, while her family tried to comfort her.

Others were asking council and fire officials about whether their pets had been rescued and if their homes were still standing.

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https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/heatwave-uk-fire-essex-wennington-b2126922.html