UPDATE 12.22am

The fire has been completely extinguished and crews are checking for hotspots.

A crew will return to check the scene later this morning.

The cause has been recorded as unknown.

UPDATE 11.58PM

Steady progress is being made at the scene of a fire affecting a caravan and four containers.

Crews have accessed and emptied the containers and are turning over and damping down the contents to stop the fire from spreading.  

11PM

UPDATE 11.05PM

Crews have extinguished a fire affecting a number of vehicles and containers in Billericay.

Station Manager Steve Obsorn said: "When crews arrived they were faced with a couple of cars and car transporter on fire, and it had also spread to a caravan and containers.

"The water supply was difficult, due to the remote location, so firefighters had to work really hard to get on top of the fire.

"Thanks to their professionalism and quick response the fire is now under control."

Firefighters rescued a woman following a road traffic collision in South Ockendon this morning.

On arrival, crews reported that two vehicles had collided and a woman was trapped in her vehicle.

Crews rescued the woman and made the scene safe by 12:10pm.

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

Firefighters were called to assist at the scene of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles.

Fire crews used specialist cutting equipment to release two casualties trapped in the vehicles.

The casualties were released by 2:35pm and left in the care of the Ambulance Service

UPDATE 11AM Saturday, 26 June

One crew remained at the scene overnight and officers are now working with the owners to start to hand the site back over. Crews will revisit the scene periodically over the next few days to make sure it remains safe. 

Officers will carry out an investigation into the cause when it is safe to do so. 

UPDATE 3PM Friday, 25 June

One crew remains at the scene to dampen down the fire and will remain overnight at the incident to monitor the scene. 

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.