Incidents

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.

An archive of historic incident details are available on our Transparency site.

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Crews extinguish thatch fire
Location

Long Lane, Rayne

Attending station

Braintree, Chelmsford, Great Dunmow, Halstead, Maldon, Thaxted, Tiptree, Wethersfield, Witham

Incident type

Fire

Date

10.52pm, 26 Apr 2025

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Crews issue advice after barbecue causes garden fire
Location

Epping Close, Chelmsford

Attending station

Chelmsford

Incident type

Fire

Date

6.32pm, 26 Apr 2025

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Flat fire
Location

Rayleigh Road, Southend

Attending station

Rayleigh Weir, Southend, Leigh

Incident type

Fire

Date

10.33pm, 23 Apr 2025

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Garage fire
Location

Hunters Chase, Brentwood

Attending station

Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon, Corringham, Wickford

Incident type

Fire

Date

3.13pm, 21 Apr 2025

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Cigarette fire
Location

Maple Square, Southend

Attending station

Southend

Incident type

Fire

Date

4.45am, 21 Apr 2025

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Neighbours raise alarm to kitchen fire
Location

Lexden Road, Colchester

Attending station

Colchester

Incident type

Fire

Date

2.28pm, 19 Apr 2025

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Bedroom fire caused by candle
Location

Longmead Avenue, Chelmsford

Attending station

Chelmsford, Rayleigh Weir

Incident type

Fire

Date

1.26pm, 19 Apr 2025

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Fire at sailing club
Location

Waterside Marina, Brightlingsea

Attending station

Brightlingsea, Colchester, Clacton, Tiptree, Weeley

Incident type

Fire

Date

11.33am, 18 Apr 2025

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