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.
Crews issue safety advice as bonfire burns out of control
LocationRayleigh
Attending stationRayleigh Weir, Leigh
Incident typeFire
Date7.21pm, 23 Aug 2025
Find out moreFirefighters tackle garage fire in Mayland
LocationMayland
Attending stationBurnham, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers
Incident typeFire
Date5.46am, 23 Aug 2025
Find out moreSmoke alarm alerts family to tumble dryer fire in Basildon
LocationNursery Gardens, Basildon
Attending stationBasildon
Incident typeFire
Date6.58pm, 21 Aug 2025
Find out moreFirefighters tackle houses on fire in Bradfield
LocationBradfield
Attending stationColchester, Weeley, Clacton, Dovercourt
Incident typeFire
Date8.23am, 20 Aug 2025
Find out moreBuilding fire in Clacton
LocationWest Avenue, Clacton.
Attending stationClacton, Dovercourt, Manningtree, Weeley, Colchester, Tiptree, Chelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date12.35am, 18 Aug 2025
Find out moreCrews tackling fire in Southend
LocationEastern Avenue, Southend
Attending stationSouthend, Basildon, Rochford, Wickford, Leigh, Rayleigh Weir
Incident typeFire
Date4.02pm, 17 Aug 2025
Find out moreWarehouse fire in Southend
LocationAirborne Close, Southend
Attending stationSouthend, Rayleigh Weir, Leigh, Hawkwell, South Woodham Ferrers, Billericay, Basildon
Incident typeFire
Date11.26pm, 15 Aug 2025
Find out moreCrews extinguish lorry fire on M25
LocationM25 (junctions 29 to 30)
Attending stationGrays, Basildon, Brentwood
Incident typeFire
Date12.25pm, 13 Aug 2025
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