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 issue safety advice after gas leak causes evacuation
LocationMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Attending stationChelmsford
Incident typeOther
Date9.38am, 11 Jul 2025
Find out moreBonfire spreads to three gardens
LocationGarnons Chase, Wormingford
Attending stationColchester
Incident typeFire
Date11.48am, 09 Jul 2025
Find out moreField fire
LocationStambridge Road, Rochford
Attending stationRochford, Leigh, Southend, Hawkwell
Incident typeFire
Date1.01pm, 08 Jul 2025
Find out moreCrews extinguish fire affecting containers
LocationBlunts Wall Road, Billericay
Attending stationBasildon, Brentwood, Rayleigh Weir, Corringham
Incident typeFire
Date10.50am, 05 Jul 2025
Find out moreFarm outbuildings alight
LocationLittle hallingbury
Attending stationHarlow, Stansted, Corringham
Incident typeFire
Date3.29am, 05 Jul 2025
Find out moreFire at retirement village in Braintree – all residents safe
LocationMeadow Park, Braintree
Attending stationBraintree, Coggeshall, Halstead, Tiptree
Incident typeFire
Date1.55pm, 04 Jul 2025
Find out moreFire in derelict building
LocationPark Lane, Harlow
Attending stationHarlow, Old Harlow, Ongar, Loughton, Chelmsford, Southend, Saffron Walden
Incident typeFire
Date12.37am, 04 Jul 2025
Find out moreFire in agricultural building
LocationBoxted Road, Colchester
Attending stationCoggeshall, Colchester, Tiptree, Clacton, Brightlingsea
Incident typeFire
Date5.22pm, 03 Jul 2025
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Call: 01376 570814
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