Field Fire
Update at 3pm:
Firefighters have been working hard in tough conditions and have contained the fire.
Crews used beaters, backpack sprayers, an off road vehicle and a drone camera to tackle the fire which covered two hectares.
Relief crews will remain at the scene to continue dampening down hotspots.
Glass bottles were found at the scene and are a reminder of how discarded rubbish can cause fires in dry and hot conditions.
Station Manager Steve Kirkham said: “If you are out and about please take your rubbish home with you. Broken glass can easily start a fire in dry conditions.
“Please do enjoy yourselves in the nice weather but look after the countryside too.”
How you can prevent wildfires
- Take your litter home.
- Discard of cigarettes carefully. Never throw cigarette ends on the ground or out of car windows.
- Glass in direct sunlight can cause fires - ensure there is none lying around.
- Don’t have campfires or barbecues in the countryside. Only have them in safe designated areas.
- Avoid having bonfires in very dry weather. If you must have a bonfire, follow our bonfire safety advice
- Talk to your children about the dangers of playing with fire and matches. Keep matches and lighters stored well away from children and teenagers.
Crews are at the scene of a field fire in East Tilbury.
Station Manager Steve Kirkham said: “We are making good progress and have surrounded the fire.”
If you live nearby please keep windows and doors closed as there is a lot of smoke and avoid the area whilst we work.
