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.
Charger fire leaves house uninhabitable
LocationPrittlewell Square, Southend
Attending stationSouthend, Hawkwell, Rayleigh Weir
Incident typeFire
Date3.00pm, 14 Apr 2024
Find out moreCrews tackle fire affecting care home
LocationRamsey Road, Harwich
Attending stationDovercourt, Colchester, Weeley, Frinton, Brightlingsea, Tiptree, Clacton, Corringham, South Woodham Ferrers, Halstead, Maldon
Incident typeFire
Date9.34am, 10 Apr 2024
Find out moreE-bike on charge causes flat fire
LocationGloucester Avenue, Chelmsford
Attending stationChelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date1.13pm, 09 Apr 2024
Find out moreOne person rescued from flooded road
LocationThe Strood, West Mersea
Attending stationWeeley, West Mersea, Colchester
Incident typePerson rescue
Date12.42pm, 08 Apr 2024
Find out moreCrews extinguish roof fire
LocationSpital Road, Maldon
Attending stationMaldon, Chelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date7.15pm, 07 Apr 2024
Find out moreFirefighters highlight the importance of escape plans after cottage fire
LocationCrow Hall Lane, Bradfield
Attending stationDovercourt, Clacton, Colchester
Incident typeFire
Date9.47pm, 04 Apr 2024
Find out moreFire in a commercial building
LocationHigh Street, Billericay
Attending stationBasildon, Orsett, Brentwood, Chelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date3.01pm, 04 Apr 2024
Find out moreEight lorries on fire in yard
LocationTurnpike Lane, West Tilbury
Attending stationGrays, Basildon, Orsett, Corringham
Incident typeFire
Date11.46pm, 03 Apr 2024
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