Essex fire incidents today

Fire breaks out at ex-police station at midnight. Man rescues stranded driver as firefighters watch.

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. An archive of historic incident details are available on our Transparency site. Press hotline - Email press essex-fire. If you are not the press, use for other enquiries. For emergencies call

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. Thundersley fire near A sees blaze rip through timber roof space. Essex firefighters on a mission to remember fallen colleagues with full memorial for those who died in the line of duty.

Massive fire breaks out at industrial unit in West Horndon as three firefighter crews rush to the scene. Scrap metal catches fire on docked ship. Owner and pets homeless after bungalow fire.

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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. Lucy Beardmore said she and her neighbours waited in the street for about two hours while police and the fire service dealt with the incident.

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.

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Man rescues stranded driver as firefighters watch. 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. Mother and baby escape caravan fire. Sunlight reflecting off crystal ball causes fire. 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. Two taken to hospital after car crashes into pub. If you are not the press, use for other enquiries. Driver has 'lucky escape' after van ends up in ford. Motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries after crash with a van in Rayleigh. Press hotline - Email press essex-fire.

Essex Fire Service says it was called out to incidents during Monday's hot weather.

Information for the media. Motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries after crash with a van in Rayleigh. Owner and pets homeless after bungalow fire. Stray firework causes New Year's Eve fire. Massive fire breaks out at industrial unit in West Horndon as three firefighter crews rush to the scene. Two people rescued from car trapped in floodwater in Hatfield Peverel. Incidents The incidents shown on this page are a selection of the most notable incidents Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has attended. Two taken to hospital after car crashes into pub. Fire service called times as storm batters area. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.