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.
Bonfire spreads to fences and flat exterior
LocationFold Croft, Harlow
Attending stationHarlow
Incident typeFire
Date2.52pm, 01 Apr 2024
Find out moreFire in a commercial building
LocationLaindon Road, Billericay
Attending stationBasildon, Brentwood, Corringham, Leigh, Orsett
Incident typeFire
Date6.33am, 01 Apr 2024
Find out moreFire affecting community hall
LocationGorse Lane, Clacton
Attending stationClacton, Weeley
Incident typeFire
Date1.12am, 30 Mar 2024
Find out moreFatal maisonette fire in Witham
LocationBlackthorn Road, Witham
Attending stationChelmsford, Colchester, Great Baddow, Maldon, Grays
Incident typeFire
Date10.36pm, 28 Mar 2024
Find out moreFire at industrial unit
LocationShire Hill, Saffron Walden
Attending stationSaffron Walden, Great Dunmow, Newport, Wethersfield, Chelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date2.36pm, 26 Mar 2024
Find out moreCrews fit smoke alarms after two chimney fires
LocationRectory Road, Copford
Attending stationColchester
Incident typeFire
Date9.18pm, 24 Mar 2024
Find out moreEmbers cause fire at property
LocationOld Church Hill, Langdon Hills
Attending stationBasildon
Incident typeFire
Date10.08pm, 23 Mar 2024
Find out moreFire on 8th floor of high rise
LocationChichester Road, Southend
Attending stationBasildon, Leigh, Rayleigh Weir, Shoeburyness, Southend
Incident typeFire
Date12.11pm, 21 Mar 2024
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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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