Fire at The Old Mill Public House, Takeley

Image: Knelstrom Media.

​Archival news image showing the fire service response following a fire at The Old Mill public house in the village of Takeley.

​Location
The Old Mill Public House, Takeley, Essex, England
Date
24 March 2000
Subject
Fire damage and emergency response at a village public house.
Licence
Editorial use only (Rights Managed)
Image Type
Archival
People
Five or more firefighters are visible
Property
Public house building and surrounding structures visible; no property release.
Content Overview
The image documents the aftermath of a fire at The Old Mill public house, with Essex Fire Service personnel and appliances attending the scene. Firefighters are visible outside the building, which shows signs of fire damage, while hoses and equipment indicate recent firefighting activity. The incident is presented as a secured emergency scene with no members of the public visible.
Scenes Include

• Exterior of The Old Mill public house
• Fire engine parked at the scene
• Firefighters in protective clothing
• Ladders and firefighting equipment in use
• Visible fire damage to the building
• Secured area around the property

Editorial Value
Appropriate for historical news reporting, features on fire incidents and emergency services, retrospective coverage of village fires, and archival reference relating to fire investigations.
Photographer / Credit
Knelstrom Ltd
Keywords
pub fire, fire damage, firefighters, Essex Fire Service, Takeley, The Old Mill, emergency response, village incident

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