Crews were called to reports of multiple outbuildings alight.

On arrival firefighters reported that six timber-framed outbuildings in multiples gardens were on fire.

Incident Commander Marc Diggory said:

"Crews worked extremely hard to contain the fire and stop it from spreading further. 

"Access was difficult but firefighters extinguished the fire by 7.45pm.

"Our firefighters will stay at the scene for a while longer as they continue to dampen down the area."

Crews were called to a fire in a cottage after a passerby noticed smoke coming from the property. 

When firefighters arrived they reported that the cottage was heavily smoke logged and the first floor was completely alight. 

Watch Manager Dave Hogan, Grays Fire Station, said:

"Our firefighters worked extremely well to stop the fire spreading and protect neighbouring properties."

Firefighters extinguished the fire by 10.11pm.

The first floor has been badly fire damaged and the ground floor has been damaged by smoke and water.

Crews were called to a fire in a cottage after a passerby noticed smoke coming from the property. 

When firefighters arrived they reported that the cottage was heavily smoke logged and the first floor was completely alight. 

Watch Manager Dave Hogan, Grays Fire Station, said:

"Our firefighters worked extremely well to stop the fire spreading and protect neighbouring properties."

Firefighters extinguished the fire by 10.11pm.

The first floor has been badly fire damaged and the ground floor has been damaged by smoke and water.

Firefighters were called to a fire in a bungalow in Benfleet this afternoon.

When fire crews arrived they reported that the roof of the bungalow was alight and extinguished the fire by 4:45pm.

Three people were left in the care of the Ambulance Service suffering from smoke inhalation.

The cause has been recorded as accidental.

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Firefighters rescued a man who was trapped in his car following a road traffic collision.

Fire crews worked with paramedics to help release the casualty by 7:25pm.

The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.

Firefighters were called to a fire in a chimney at a property in Wickford last night (Tuesday 6 April).

When fire crews arrived they reported that 20% of the chimney was alight, and they requested an aerial ladder platform (ALP) so they could extinguish the fire from the roof.

Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire by 8:20pm.

Most chimney fires are preventable. Regular inspection and cleaning of chimney flues will help prevent fires within chimneys. Keep your family and home safe by following our chimney safety advice:

Firefighters were called to a second chimney fire in two days this evening (Wednesday 7 April).

Chelmsford fire crews arrived at the incident and quickly worked to extinguish the fire.

The fire was fully extinguished by 7:15pm.

Most chimney fires are preventable. Regular inspection and cleaning of chimney flues will help prevent fires within chimneys. Keep your family and home safe by following our chimney safety advice:

Firefighters rescued a person who was trapped in their car following a road traffic collision involving two vehicles.

Fire crews worked with paramedics to help release the casualty by 5:45pm.

The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.

*Update 5:30pm* An investigation into the cause of the fire found it started accidentally in the chimney.

*Update 2pm* Crews remain at the scene to monitor hotspots while our Fire Investigation Officers carry out their investigation into the cause of the fire.

Our Urban Search and Rescue Team is using their specialist cameras to assist with the investigation.

*Update 7am* Crews at the scene report that the fire is now out. An investigation will be carried out to establish the cause of the fire.

Firefighters were called to assist at the scene of a road traffic collision involving a van that had left the roadway and ended up in a ditch.

Fire crews worked with paramedics to help release one casualty from the vehicle.

The casualty was rescued by 8:50pm and left in the care of the Ambulance Service.