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.
Neighbour calls 999 after cooking catches alight
LocationBushey Croft, Harlow
Attending stationHarlow, Loughton
Incident typeFire
Date8.18pm, 17 Mar 2024
Find out moreSalvage yard fire
LocationBrickfields Way, Rochford
Attending stationRochford, Leigh, Southend
Incident typeFire
Date8.47pm, 13 Mar 2024
Find out moreKitchen fire - Dog turns hob on
LocationWheatley Road, Corringham
Attending stationCorringham, Basildon
Incident typeFire
Date10.42am, 13 Mar 2024
Find out moreElectrical fault causes garage fire
LocationPine Crescent, Hutton
Attending stationBrentwood, Billericay
Incident typeFire
Date3.29am, 12 Mar 2024
Find out moreCrews tackle fire at disused building
LocationRectory Road, Pitsea
Attending stationBasildon, Corringham, Rayleigh Weir, Southend
Incident typeFire
Date12.15am, 06 Mar 2024
Find out moreUnattended cooking causes kitchen fire
LocationWestern Esplanade, Canvey
Attending stationBasildon, Canvey Island, Rayleigh Weir
Incident typeFire
Date1.35pm, 05 Mar 2024
Find out moreCrews issue charging warning after socket fire
LocationFourth Avenue, Wickford
Attending stationBasildon, Southend
Incident typeFire
Date10.15am, 01 Mar 2024
Find out moreLarge fire in a commercial building
LocationNew Hall Lane, Mundon
Attending stationMaldon, Rochford, Basildon, Chelmsford, Leigh, Rayleigh Weir, Witham, Tillingham
Incident typeFire
Date10.37am, 28 Feb 2024
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