Essex County Fire and Rescue Service1 day agoCrews stop shed fires spreading to homesA crew will remain at the scene to dampen down and check for hotspots, the fire service says. 1 day agoEssex9 May 2025Order to leave fire-risk flats 'like being shot'Essex fire service says it would be "highly irresponsible" not to order the closure of the building.9 May 2025Essex23 Apr 2025Garage destroyed in fire caused by candle makingFlammable items in the garage caused the fire to spread quickly, says the fire service. 23 Apr 2025Essex15 Apr 2025Four lorries and 10 skips badly damaged in fireThe fire service thanks staff from two businesses for helping during the incident.15 Apr 2025Essex11 Apr 2025Hot air balloon crashes into electricity line One person is taken to hospital for treatment and 10 others are assessed, an ambulance service says.11 Apr 2025Essex6 Apr 2025Overnight pub fire sparked by discarded cigaretteThe blaze in Wivenhoe is the second in two days caused by cigarettes not being put out completely.6 Apr 2025Essex4 Apr 2025Thousands of pints of beer lost after fire in lorryFire crews were at the scene of the fire and put out the blaze in about an hour, the fire service says. 4 Apr 2025Essex3 Apr 2025Crews extinguish 3.5 acre wildfire fanned by windsA fire service issues wildfire safety advice after warm weather is forecast.3 Apr 2025Essex2 Apr 2025Man suffers burns as fire engulfs caravanA senior firefighter says the occupant was lucky to escape in time.2 Apr 2025Essex...
