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A massive fertilizer explosion rocked an industrial unit in Essex on Friday, July 24th, sending a shockwave that shattered windows, sent smoke billowing miles into the sky, and forced over 100 firefighters into a major incident response. Residents heard a deafening blast at 6 PM and saw debris flying—local businesses were shuttered, and authorities urged people to keep windows and doors shut. Investigators are still piecing together how the fire started, but the culprit is confirmed: fertilizer. Fire crews remained on scene Saturday as the community braces for recovery.

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