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.
Discarded cigarette sparks pub fire
LocationThe Quay, Wivenhoe
Attending stationColchester
Incident typeFire
Date1.17am, 06 Apr 2025
Find out moreFire in hotel room
LocationHigh Road, Epping
Attending stationEpping, Loughton, Harlow
Incident typeFire
Date10.26am, 05 Apr 2025
Find out moreFirefighters praise neighbour for quick actions during kitchen fire
LocationPropelair Way, Colchester
Attending stationColchester, Tiptree
Incident typeFire
Date1.12pm, 04 Apr 2025
Find out moreCrews extinguish lorry fire on M11
LocationM11 southbound, junctions 9 to 8
Attending stationIncident typeFire
Date8.01pm, 03 Apr 2025
Find out moreDiscarded cigarette catches garden furniture alight
LocationChurch Avenue, Chelmsford
Attending stationChelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date1.20pm, 03 Apr 2025
Find out moreCrews extinguish wildfire in South Woodham Ferrers
LocationCreekview Road, South Woodham Ferrers
Attending stationSouth Woodham Ferrers, Burnham, Wickford, Rayleigh Weir
Incident typeFire
Date7.04pm, 02 Apr 2025
Find out moreCrews extinguish caravan fire: smoke alarm advice
LocationStock Road, Ingatestone
Attending stationIngatestone, Chelmsford, Brentwood
Incident typeFire
Date9.28pm, 01 Apr 2025
Find out moreHaystack fire
LocationBluegate Hall Farm, Braintree
Attending stationWethersfield, Halstead, Braintree, Great Dunmow
Incident typeFire
Date2.14pm, 01 Apr 2025
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Call: 01376 570814
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