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 called to three separate fires in Harwich in one evening
LocationHarwich
Attending stationDovercourt, Colchester, Weeley, Frinton, Clacton, Coggeshall, Great Baddow, Maldon, Weeley, Wivenhoe
Incident typeFire
Date7.22pm, 02 Feb 2024
Find out moreItems on hob catch alight
LocationDaisleys Lane, Great Leighs
Attending stationChelmsford
Incident typeFire
Date9.45am, 01 Feb 2024
Find out moreCrews rescue donkey stuck in mud
LocationStock
Attending stationChelmsford
Incident typeAnimal rescue
Date4.30pm, 28 Jan 2024
Find out moreCrews extinguish roof fire at property near A127 / Fairglen interchange
LocationSouthend Arterial Road (A127), Thundersley
Attending stationLeigh, Rayleigh Weir, Basildon, Southend, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Technical Rescue
Incident typeFire
Date5.00pm, 26 Jan 2024
Find out moreSunlight reflecting off 'crystal ball' causes fire
LocationCoopersale Street, Epping
Attending stationLoughton, Harlow
Incident typeFire
Date3.25pm, 26 Jan 2024
Find out moreIncense stick causes bedroom fire
LocationSt Leonards Road, Southend on Sea
Attending stationSouthend
Incident typeFire
Date5.50pm, 23 Jan 2024
Find out moreRoad traffic collision - A120
LocationA120 Dunmow to Panners Farm Braintree
Attending stationBraintree, Great Dunmow
Incident typeRoad traffic collision
Date6.41am, 22 Jan 2024
Find out moreHairdryer causes bedroom fire
LocationLower Bobbingworth Green, Ongar
Attending stationHarlow
Incident typeFire
Date10.15pm, 20 Jan 2024
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