Pictures showing the devasting damage of a pub fire have been revealed.
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze, caused by a grease fire, on Wednesday evening.
One crew from Clacton was called to the blaze in Clacton Road in Thorrington, north Essex, after they received a call from a member of staff.
The staff member told control officers he was attempting to put out the flames, but they quickly told the man to stop putting himself in danger.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and put out the fire, which had when cooking flames caught alight to a greasy extractor fan.
Watch Manager Simon Tarrant, of Clacton Fire Station, said: “Thankfully this man and the pub’s customers were unhurt, but I must stress, wherever you are if you discover a fire you must get out, stay out and call 999.
"Attempting to tackle a fire yourself is dangerous and not worth the risk.
“This is a reminder to anyone who runs a commercial kitchen to keep it clean. Grease is extremely flammable and one flame from cooking can cause a fire which can then spread rapidly, ruining your business in seconds."
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