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. Driver has 'lucky escape' after van ends up in ford.

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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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. One crew returned on Saturday morning to monitor the area and would "remain on scene for the time being", said the service.

Essex fire incidents today

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. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews bbc. Large area of grassland smoulders after fire. Video, Large area of grassland smoulders after fire. Firefighters tackle large blaze at recycling centre.

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Crews rule out gas leak at tower block. Firefighters forced to rescue foolish drivers who took on floodwaters in aftermath of Storm Henk. For emergencies call 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. Man flees Canvey home after black smoke comes billowing into bathroom from roof. Shoppers evacuated after chemical reaction. Embers from bonfire destroy yard. Story Saved. 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. Dog saved by firefighters after falling down well. Firefighters issue warning after car fire caused by attempted jump start. Press hotline - Email press essex-fire.

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Man rescues stranded driver as firefighters watch. Essex firefighters on a mission to remember fallen colleagues with full memorial for those who died in the line of duty. Arson attack at Chelmsford home as woman arrested and building destroyed. Did you find this page useful? Driver has 'lucky escape' after van ends up in ford. Crews rule out gas leak at tower block. Owner and pets homeless after bungalow fire. Mother and baby escape caravan fire. Embers from bonfire destroy yard. These may be used free of charge by all accredited newspapers and media agencies providing they carry a credit to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. The incidents shown on this page are a selection of the most notable incidents Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has attended.