Firefighters removed sections of a collapsed roof in Maldon this morning.

Crews from Maldon, Urban Search and Rescue Team, Chelmsford and an aerial ladder platform from Colchester were called to the incident at 9.32am after the side of a roof on a three-storey building collapsed. 

Residents living in the property were evacuated as a safety precaution. 

A smoke alarm which was recently installed during a Home Safety Visit by crews alerts family to a kitchen fire. 

The family and their dog were able to get out safely and call 999. 

Firefighters from Clacton were called to Meadow Way, Jaywick at 6.58am. When crews arrived, they found a bungalow which was full of smoke. 

The cause of the fire was air fryer left on top of the hob which was accidentally switched on. 

Firefighters were called to rescue a St Bernard dog who had climbed onto a roof and become stuck after getting out through a small window.

The dog was spotted by a concerned neighbour, who noticed the animal on the icy, slippery roof while the owners were out. They immediately called the fire service for help.

Crews arrived and quickly assessed the situation, placing a ladder against the roof in case the dog slipped. Using treats to coax the dog to move, firefighters carefully encouraged it to make its way back through the open window.

Firefighters from Colchester, Weeley, Clacton, Brightlingsea and an aerial ladder platform from Chelmsford are currently working to extinguish a fire in a derelict warehouse near Hythe Station Road, Colchester. 

Station Manager Ryan Ainger said: "When crews arrived they found a fire on the ground floor of a two storey warehouse. The fire was spreading into the first floor and roof space. Initially our Control team received information that there may be people inside. Firefighters have now conducted a full search of the building and are extinguishing hot spots." 

Firefighters have extinguished a bedroom fire after a portable heater fell over and set fire to the carpet, which spread to the bed. 

Crews from Clacton were called to an incident near Spinnaker Close, Clacton on Monday 18 November at 6.54pm. 

When they arrived they found a well developed fire in the bedroom. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire and ventilate the property. 

Update 19 November 2.45pm 

The cause of the fire has been recorded as deliberate. 

Firefighters have extinguished a fire involving a large derelict building in London Road, Copford.

Crews were called to the incident at 8:45pm last night (18 November) and four crews, along with an aerial ladder platform, were sent to the scene.

On arrival, crews found the building, which was covered in scaffolding, completely alight. Due to the instability of the structure, all firefighting was carried out externally.

Firefighters from Loughton’s Red Watch came to the rescue of Tango, an English Pointer, who found himself stuck in a plastic pipe running under a footpath in Epping Forest.

It’s believed Tango was spooked by something, causing him to run into the narrow pipe. Crews used chimney rods, positive reinforcement, and a carefully planned approach to encourage him out. Eventually, a firefighter was able to catch Tango and bring him to safety.

Tango is now happily back home with his owner, thanks to the teamwork and dedication of Loughton’s firefighters.

Crews responded to a fire in Market Square, Saffron Walden, after receiving multiple 999 calls just before lunchtime.

Reports suggested that people might be missing in three flats located above a café bar. Thankfully, bar staff acted quickly to evacuate the premises.

Fire engines from Saffron Walden, Newport and Stansted were called to the scene. Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service, including their Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), also attended to support at the scene.