THE FINAL road closure has been lifted after a fire saw 200 people evacuated.

THE FINAL road closure has been lifted after a fire caused 200 to be evacuated.

A total of 14 fire crews from across Essex were called to the fire which ripped through an industrial warehouse in Maldon, Essex.

Police have now lifted the final road closure which remained in place overnight.

The Causeway was fully reopened at around 9.45am today and any residents who were unable to return to their homes will now be allowed back into the area.

Officers have also established that the fire was not suspicious.