Firefighters fought to extinguish a blaze threatening to destroy a mobile home in Waltham Abbey last night.

The fire in Honey Lane damaged half the home before the flames could be stopped.

There were no injuries reported and all occupants were accounted for.

Engines from Waltham Abbey and Loughton fire stations attended.

The incident was reported at 7.50pm and put out 55 minutes later.

The cause of the fire is not known.