A fire breaks out at The Worlds End pub in Tilbury, Essex, and emergency crews respond on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters are called at about 3:30pm and bring the blaze under control by around 6:30pm, according to reporting.
The pub is described as centuries old and Grade II-listed. Outlets note that the building has historical associations, including claims that notable writers such as Samuel Pepys and Daniel Defoe drank there. Coverage also reports that a man in his 20s is arrested on suspicion of arson, though details of injuries, extent of damage, and any investigation outcomes are not specified in the provided extracts.
Across the available sources, the main points align on the location, timing of the incident, the response window, and the arrest. Differences in emphasis appear mainly in the historical framing of the pub and the tone used to describe the event; the core facts of the fire and the reported arrest are consistent.
