Around 40 firefighters had been working since 11.30pm yesterday at Station Road in East Tilbury to tackle the blaze, which involved around 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal. Thick black smoke seen from the scene in the early hours this morning (Image: Essex Fire and Rescue Service)"We’ve had a difficult water supply at the scene. We’re making steady progress to put the fire out and that is creating lots of smoke this morning. "If you live nearby and are affected by the smoke, please close your windows and doors." Crews remain at the scene working to bring the fire under control.