Firefighters were called to help a horse who had fallen over in its stable and was unable to stand.

Specially trained fire crews from Chelmsford Fire Station's Animal Rescue Unit attended the incident along with local firefighters from Hawkwell Fire Station.

The crews worked together to slide the horse out of the stable to an area where they could use the mechanical winch to safely pull the horse up to standing.

A vet was also in attendance to ensure the horse was calm during the rescue operation.

Crews are currently at the scene of a fire in Horseman Side, Navestock.

Firefighters were originally called to reports of an out-of-control bonfire, and on arrival reported that a number of outbuildings and vehicles were alight and immediately requested more support from further crews.

At 1.45 am Group Manager Paul Chipperfield said:

"The affected area, which contains outbuildings and vehicles, measures around 40 x 40 metres.

Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in Canvey this evening (Monday 17 May).

When fire crews arrived they reported that a chip pan had caught on fire. Firefighters quickly put the fire out and stopped the fire sprading beyond the kitchen.

Firefighters rescued a new born foal from a ditch in Stanford Le Hope early this morning.

Watch Manager Geoff Wheal from Corringham Fire Station said: "The foal could only have been a few hours old so our crew were able to get down into the ditch and lift the foal out quite easily. We didn't need any special equipment on this rescue, and luckily we got the foal out really quickly.

Firefighters were called to a fire involving a number of farm buildings early this morning (Thursday 20 May).

When fire crews arrived they reported that the fire was affecting three large barns. The barns measure an area of approximately 50m x 60m.

Firefighters were called to reports of a fire in a large derelict building in Canvey Island on Saturday night.

Crews confirmed on arrival that the building, which is two storeys and approximately 25 metres by 15 metres, was approximately 10% alight and 30% smoke logged.

At 0.20am, the officer in charge advised that the incident had been divided into sectors as part of efforts to surround the fire.

Firefighters assisted at the scene of a road traffic collision on Sunday evening.

On arrival, crews confirmed that one person was trapped following the incident, which involved two vehicles.

Firefighters managed to free the casualty by 11.07pm, before leaving them in the care of the Ambulance Service.

Firefighters are currently at the scene of a house fire in Bury Lodge Lane, Stansted.

On arrival, crews reported that the roof of a detached house was 100% alight.

Firefighters worked to remove parts of the roof to extinguish the fire and are currently monitoring a smouldering fire and hotspots within the roof.

A family has been rendered homeless due to the damage and an investigation will be carried out later today to establish the cause of the fire.

UPDATE 5pm

Firefighters helped Zoe, a 34-year-old horse onto her feet earlier today after she struggled to get up.

On arrival, crews from Halstead and our animal rescue unit in Chelmsford reported that the large horse was laying in her stable unable to stand. 

Crews used specialist equipment to move her outside of the stable and used a hiab to lift Zoe back onto her feet by 2:08pm.

Zoe then trotted off and was left in the care of her owner.

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Firefighters have given safety advice after embers from a bonfire completely destroyed a house, shed and a number of outbuildings in Boreham earlier today.

On arrival, crews reported that a shed and a number of outbuildings were on fire and the fire had spread to a semi-detached house.

Firefighters have been working to extinguish the fire in sections to prevent the fire spreading to the house next door.

Three crews currently remain at the scene to extinguish the fire in sections and monitor hotspots.