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.
Vehicle fire
LocationRepton Close, Basildon
Attending stationBasildon, Rayleigh Weir, Southend
Incident typeFire
Date6.26am, 23 Feb 2024
Find out moreWorkshop fire
LocationMill Lane, Fobbing
Attending stationBasildon, Corringham, Rayleigh Weir, Billericay, Grays
Incident typeFire
Date8.04pm, 21 Feb 2024
Find out morePerson rescued after falling asleep while cooking
LocationBlackmores, Laindon
Attending stationBasildon
Incident typeFire
Date12.25am, 21 Feb 2024
Find out moreVehicle fire caused by jump start
LocationTalisman Close, Tiptree
Attending stationLeigh, Tiptree
Incident typeFire
Date3.39pm, 20 Feb 2024
Find out moreFlat fire - no working smoke alarms
LocationLondon Road, Wickford
Attending stationBasildon, Corringham, Billericay, Southend
Incident typeFire
Date8.51am, 20 Feb 2024
Find out moreTwo people rescued from car stuck in flooded road
LocationSporhams Lane, Bicknacre
Attending stationChelmsford, Maldon
Incident typeFlood
Date12.43pm, 18 Feb 2024
Find out moreFirefighters called to pizza oven fire
LocationNicolas Walk, Chadwell St Mary
Attending stationOrsett, Grays
Incident typeFire
Date3.46am, 18 Feb 2024
Find out moreElectric scooter fire
LocationShannon Close, Leigh on Sea
Attending stationLeigh, Rayleigh Weir
Incident typeFire
Date10.08pm, 10 Feb 2024
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Information for the media
Email: press@essex-fire.gov.uk
Call: 01376 570814
If you are not an accredited journalist use 01376 576000 for all enquiries. For emergencies call 999.
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