Scott Meekings from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said eight appliances and up to 40 firefighters tackled a large blaze in Clacton-on-Sea. The fire, which started in a furniture store, affected three businesses and led to around 60 people being evacuated. <br /> Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn