Crews were called to an industrial unit in Drakes Lane, Little Waltham, at around 4.30pm and found a blaze involving large quantities of tyres inside a building. The fire has since been brought under control and nine crews are working to extinguish it in sections. Smoke - the blaze will produce thick black smoke for "some time" (Image: Essex Fire and Rescue Service)"If you live nearby and can smell smoke, please keep your windows and doors closed. The fire is expected to produce lots of thick black smoke for some time. Multiple fires are currently being tackled by Essex Fire and Rescue Service across the county.