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.
Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
An archive of historic incident details are available on our Transparency site.
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- Historic
Click on the address in an incident to see a map of the approximate location.
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House fire caused by candle
Beaufort Road, Billericay
22/03/2021 @ 10:00 -
Electrical fire destroys shed
Brennan Road, Tilbury
21/03/2021 @ 20:50 -
PHOTO: Firefighter issues warning after log burner causes garage fire
Dunmow Road, Rayne
20/03/2021 @ 16:51 -
PHOTOS: Firefighters rescue horse
Holyoak Lane, Hawkell
20/03/2021 @ 12:11 -
Chimney fire
Valkyrie Road, Westcliff
19/03/2021 @ 21:19 -
Overcharged battery causes fire
Harcourt Avenue, Dovercourt
19/03/2021 @ 19:43 -
Road traffic collision - man rescued
A13, Basildon
19/03/2021 @ 17:00 -
Fatal house fire
Keith Way, Southend
19/03/2021 @ 02:27 -
Derelict building fire
William Street, Grays
18/03/2021 @ 18:52 -
Kitchen fire caused by cooking oil
Timberlog Lane, Basildon
17/03/2021 @ 18:09
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