A dental practice was forced to close after a fire broke out.
Braintree Dental Studio is closed until further notice after a fire on Sunday night (June 27).
Firefighters were called to the site in The Square, Great Notley around 10:21pm on Sunday.
Upon arrival they reported a small fire and lots of smoke in the building.
The studio said in a Facebook post: "As some of you may be aware, a fire broke out at the practice late last night.
"The fire brigade are still onsite investigating therefore the practice will be closed until further notice."
Essex Fire and Rescue confirmed the fire was quickly extinguished.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
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