THREE sheds went up in flames in neighbouring back gardens.
Two crews from Grays fire station were called to Lenmore Avenue, Grays, about 5.30am this morning.
Some nearby fern trees were also affected by the fire, which was extinguish by 6.15am.
The cause is still being investigated.
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