A FIRE has completed destroyed four caravans.

Firefighters were called to Thorney Bay Road, Canvey, just after 7am on Sunday.

Residents were asked to leave their homes as crews tackled the blaze.

Fortunately, all the caravans which were on fire were empty.

The fire was extinguished within an hour.

Sadly, all four caravans were completely wrecked.

Investigators believe it is possible the fire was accidental, or that it could have been deliberate.