Incident
Field fire
Our firefighters tackled a large fire at a farm in Mountnessing Lane, Doddinghurst this evening.
Crews arrived to find a combine harvester alight, with flames spreading across three fields.
The fire also affected a gas main and high-voltage power cables.
Firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control and stop it from spreading further.
They used specialist off road vehicles, a drone as well as backpack sprayers and beaters.
The fire was out by 8.11pm.
Some residents in the area may have experienced power cuts. For the latest updates, please visit UK Power Networks.
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Incident number
285303
Attending station
Location
Mountnessing Lane, Doddinghurst
Date
5.04pm - 28 July 2025
Farm fire safety advice:
We've issued the following safety advice to farmers in Essex in the event of a fire:
Get to a safe place and call 999 immediately.
Be ready to give:
- The full location (including What3Words or grid reference)
- What's burning or at risk (e.g. hay, fuel, chemicals)
- Information about fire engine access and water supply
- Stay clear of the fire and make yourself known to crews on arrival
- Be prepared to evacuate livestock or assist with machinery if needed
