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. Elderly horse lifted back on his feet by fire crews.

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.

Shoppers evacuated after chemical reaction.

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Essex Fire Service says it was called out to incidents during Monday's hot weather. Incident commander Nick Singleton said it was "probably one of the busiest days of my year career". He said the dry conditions meant the "smallest ignition source is causing these fires to happen". Large area of grassland smoulders after fire near Colchester. He added: "Not only are we having weather-related incidents we've still got the business-as-usual calls from the public who need our help as well

Essex fire incidents today

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. She had initially heard a "popping" sound, which she believed was fireworks, but checked and saw her lawn and a row of trees engulfed in flames. Area manager Neil Fenwick, said: "While summer weather usually provides the perfect opportunity to host a barbecue or gather around a chimenea in the evening, we're strongly discouraging people from having any kinds of fires at the moment. Please don't use fireworks or set off sky lanterns.

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Any personal information you provide us with will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act Firefighters forced to rescue foolish drivers who took on floodwaters in aftermath of Storm Henk. Press hotline - Email press essex-fire. Watch the dramatic moment firefighters tackle huge Peugeot car fire outside Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford. Two taken to hospital after car crashes into pub. 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. Fire at Epping house caused by crystal ball reflecting sunlight onto towels. An archive of historic incident details are available on our Transparency site. Driver has 'lucky escape' after van ends up in ford. Elderly man rescued by 'brave' neighbour who burst into alight home after hearing smoke alarms. Mother and baby escape caravan fire. Fire service called times as storm batters area. Thick smoke engulfs Clacton and Jaywick after massive fire at Sheerness metal recycling centre in Kent. Did you find this page useful?

A number of homes were evacuated as crews in Essex tackled "one of the largest field fires we had ever seen".

Arson attack at Chelmsford home as woman arrested and building destroyed. Massive fire breaks out at industrial unit in West Horndon as three firefighter crews rush to the scene. Live updates as firefighters rush to huge fire as smoke seen for miles around. Elderly donkey who was trapped after sinking into waterlogged paddock rescued by firefighters. Elderly man rescued by 'brave' neighbour who burst into alight home after hearing smoke alarms. Firefighters forced to rescue foolish drivers who took on floodwaters in aftermath of Storm Henk. Crews tackle large fire on Essex industrial estate. Driver has 'lucky escape' after van ends up in ford. Shoppers evacuated after chemical reaction. Press hotline - Email press essex-fire.