Incidents
This page highlights a selection of significant incidents attended by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, with a focus on those that carry an important safety message to help educate and protect our communities. Click on any headline to read the full story.
Smaller or time-sensitive incidents are often shared directly on our Facebook page, especially when we need to quickly inform or warn the public.
For older incident reports, visit our archive on the Transparency site.
Field fire in Maldon
LocationChelmer Blackwater Reserve, Maldon
Attending stationMaldon, West Mersea, Billericay, Witham, Chelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date1.20pm, 14 Jul 2025
Find out moreWeed burner fire spreads to shed and gardens
LocationRantree Fold, Basildon
Attending stationBasildon
Incident typeFire
Date12.32pm, 14 Jul 2025
Find out moreFirefighters rescue trapped seagull
LocationClock Tower Retail Park, Chelmsford
Attending stationChelmsford
Incident typeAnimal rescue
Date12.18pm, 14 Jul 2025
Find out moreCrews extinguish fire in fourth floor of high rise
LocationMansell Close, Southend
Attending stationLeigh, Rayleigh Weir, Southend, Basildon, Chelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date3.45am, 14 Jul 2025
Find out moreField fire in Little Burstead
LocationCommon Road, Little Burstead
Attending stationBrentwood, Chelmsford, Corringham, Grays, Billericay
Incident typeFire
Date4.13pm, 13 Jul 2025
Find out moreIncident involving light aircraft at Southend Airport
LocationSouthend Airport
Attending stationSouthend, Rayleigh Weir, Basildon
Incident typeOther
Date3.58pm, 13 Jul 2025
Find out moreFirefighters tackle large blaze at agricultural buildings in Finchingfield
LocationBardfield Road, Finchingfield
Attending stationHalstead, Newport, Orsett, Saffron Walden, Sible Hedingham, Thaxted
Incident typeFire
Date6.08am, 13 Jul 2025
Find out moreCrews tackle house fire in North Weald Bassett
LocationTempest Mead, North Weald Bassett
Attending stationOngar, Loughton, Old Harlow, Brentwood, Harlow, Leaden Roding, Chelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date3.32am, 12 Jul 2025
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Information for the media
Email: press@essex-fire.gov.uk
Call: 01376 570814
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