Seven new fire engines bought by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: David Stubbs (Image: Archant)
Motorists travelling further afield are being urged to avoid the M25 this morning after a lorry fire.
Essex County Fire & Rescue Service crews have extinguished the blaze.
All lanes have now re-opened on the anti-clockwise carriageway between junction 28 for the A12 and junction 27 for the M11 after the incident has been cleared from the road.
Highways England is reporting long delays on the motorway.
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