Fire breaks out at Petroplus Coryton, Essex Oil Refinery

There have been reports of a fire at the oil refinery in Coryton, Essex, emergency services are now at the scene to try and bring the fire under control following two explosions. The fire broke out at 11.30 GMT at the Petroplus Coryton refinery where BBC News reports that the fire is on the ground floor.

It is reported that flames are 100ft high in the tower of the ground floor; fire crews have been using foam to tackle the blaze. A search has now been carried out and all personal are accounted for, there are no reports of any injuries. There are ten fire appliances and another seven special units trying to get the fire under control.