Essex fire incidents today

The incidents shown on this page are a selection of the most notable incidents Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has attended.

Fire breaks out at ex-police station at midnight. Man rescues stranded driver as firefighters watch. Woman rescued from car stuck in floodwater. Dog saved by firefighters after falling down well. Sunlight reflecting off crystal ball causes fire.

Essex fire incidents today

Huge fire breaks out in disused Pitsea police station with 'sold' sign outside the front. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Live updates as firefighters rush to huge fire as smoke seen for miles around. Firefighters issue warning after car fire caused by attempted jump start. Two people trapped in car that drove into flood water in Bicknacre. Thick smoke engulfs Clacton and Jaywick after massive fire at Sheerness metal recycling centre in Kent. Motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries after crash with a van in Rayleigh. Man flees Canvey home after black smoke comes billowing into bathroom from roof. Watch the dramatic moment firefighters tackle huge Peugeot car fire outside Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford. Elderly donkey who was trapped after sinking into waterlogged paddock rescued by firefighters. Fire at Epping house caused by crystal ball reflecting sunlight onto towels.

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Forty people were evacuated from their homes when fire swept through a cul-de-sac, destroying several gardens. It then took hold in other gardens, multiple sheds and outbuildings. Seven people were given first aid by paramedics and 15 homes suffered damage to walls, windows and guttering, the fire service said. An investigation is being carried out to determine the cause of the fire, which was extinguished shortly after BST. Essex Fire and Rescue service station manager Dan Wastell more than 30 firefighters were dealing with the fire at its height, and the damage was considerable due to the very dry conditions.

Essex fire incidents today

A number of homes were evacuated as crews in Essex tackled "one of the largest field fires we had ever seen". An outbuilding was damaged but three homes were saved from the flames, as farmers dampened down hedges to help. The service praised residents who "clapped" when crews arrived and gave out water bottles as the sun blazed. Group manager Dan Partridge, said: "This was one of the largest field fires we had ever seen in the county but by getting our resources there quickly, we could put a weight of attack against it and stop it from spreading to nearby houses. The fire was put out about four-and-a-half hours later. No-one was hurt.

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Stray firework causes New Year's Eve fire. Elderly horse lifted back on his feet by fire crews. Essex Fire Service says it will not recover vehicles stuck in floods amid forecasts of more rain across Essex. Please note this is NOT a service for the public and press from outside our local area are asked politely to adhere to these guidelines. Woman rescued from car stuck in floodwater. Elderly man rescued by 'brave' neighbour who burst into alight home after hearing smoke alarms. Man arrested as house fire being treated as arson. Thick smoke engulfs Clacton and Jaywick after massive fire at Sheerness metal recycling centre in Kent. Fire service called times as storm batters area. For emergencies call Press hotline - Email press essex-fire. Firefighters rescue dog that was injured by fall from Essex cliff. Driver has 'lucky escape' after van ends up in ford.

The incidents shown on this page are a selection of the most notable incidents Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has attended. Click on the headline of each incident to see the full details.

Press hotline - Email press essex-fire. Story Saved. Thundersley fire near A sees blaze rip through timber roof space. Man rescued after car goes through house. Two people trapped in car that drove into flood water in Bicknacre. Firefighters rescue dog that was injured by fall from Essex cliff. Man flees Canvey home after black smoke comes billowing into bathroom from roof. Crews tackle large fire on Essex industrial estate. Man rescued from trench by firefighters. Breadcrumb Home Incidents. We ask that routine press check calls are not made between 8pm and 9am, because all items of interest will be posted here as they happen. Crews rule out gas leak at tower block.