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. Click on the headline of each incident to see the full details. An archive of historic incident details are available on our Transparency site.

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.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Woman rescued from car stuck in floodwater.

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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 Compared to the last three years, the fire service said it had been called out to three times the number of incidents it usually would at this time of year.

Essex fire incidents today

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Information for the media. Page 1 of 7. Elderly horse lifted back on his feet by fire crews. Crews tackle large fire on Essex industrial estate. Thick smoke engulfs Clacton and Jaywick after massive fire at Sheerness metal recycling centre in Kent. Woman rescued from car stuck in floodwater. Story Saved. 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. Sunlight reflecting off crystal ball causes fire. Dog saved by firefighters after falling down well. Firefighters rescue dog that was injured by fall from Essex cliff. Embers from bonfire destroy yard. Man flees Canvey home after black smoke comes billowing into bathroom from roof.

Forty people were evacuated from their homes when fire swept through a cul-de-sac, destroying several gardens.

Firefighters forced to rescue foolish drivers who took on floodwaters in aftermath of Storm Henk. Man rescued after car goes through house. Motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries after crash with a van in Rayleigh. Elderly horse lifted back on his feet by fire crews. Mother and baby escape caravan fire. An archive of historic incident details are available on our Transparency site. Click on the headline of each incident to see the full details. Owner and pets homeless after bungalow fire. Information for the media. Firefighters issue warning after car fire caused by attempted jump start. Fire at Epping house caused by crystal ball reflecting sunlight onto towels. Driver has 'lucky escape' after van ends up in ford. Stray firework causes New Year's Eve fire. Crews tackle large fire on Essex industrial estate. Rochford Recycling Centre fire as piles of waste ignite into flames.