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.
Fire in woodland
LocationGusted Hall Lane, Hawkwell
Attending stationSouthend, Wickford
Incident typeFire
Date4.14pm, 28 Jun 2025
Find out moreSerious Incident - Chalkwell Park
LocationChalkwell Park
Attending stationUrban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Technical Rescue, Leigh, Basildon
Incident typeOther
Date2.54pm, 28 Jun 2025
Find out moreSafety advice issued after tumble dryer fire
LocationOrsett
Attending stationOrsett
Incident typeFire
Date8.05pm, 27 Jun 2025
Find out moreField Fire
LocationPrincess Margaret Road, East Tilbury
Attending stationGrays, Billericay, Basildon, Hawkwell, Chelmsford, Leaden Roding
Incident typeFire
Date10.57am, 27 Jun 2025
Find out moreWarehouse fire
LocationHigh Road, Epping
Attending stationWaltham Abbey, Loughton, Harlow, Old Harlow, Leaden Roding, Brentwood
Incident typeFire
Date1.00pm, 26 Jun 2025
Find out moreFire in derelict building
LocationEastern Avenue, Southend
Attending stationSouthend, Rayleigh Weir, Rochford, Hawkwell, Leigh, Shoeburyness
Incident typeFire
Date10.28pm, 25 Jun 2025
Find out moreBonfire spreads to fence and three sheds
LocationIlfracombe road, Southend
Attending stationSouthend, Leigh
Incident typeFire
Date2.50am, 25 Jun 2025
Find out moreUnattended bonfire spreads to field
LocationBelvedere road, Burnham
Attending stationBurnham
Incident typeFire
Date4.52pm, 24 Jun 2025
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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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