Essex fire incidents today

Fire breaks out at ex-police station at midnight. Man rescues stranded driver as firefighters watch. Woman rescued from car stuck in floodwater.

Huge fire breaks out in disused Pitsea police station with 'sold' sign outside the front. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Live updates as firefighters rush to huge fire as smoke seen for miles around. Firefighters issue warning after car fire caused by attempted jump start. Two people trapped in car that drove into flood water in Bicknacre. Thick smoke engulfs Clacton and Jaywick after massive fire at Sheerness metal recycling centre in Kent. Motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries after crash with a van in Rayleigh.

Essex fire incidents today

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Crews tackle large fire on Essex industrial estate. Elderly donkey who was trapped after sinking into waterlogged paddock rescued by firefighters. Dog saved by firefighters after falling down well.

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Essex Fire Service says it was called out to incidents during Monday's hot weather. Incident commander Nick Singleton said it was "probably one of the busiest days of my year career". He said the dry conditions meant the "smallest ignition source is causing these fires to happen". Large area of grassland smoulders after fire near Colchester. He added: "Not only are we having weather-related incidents we've still got the business-as-usual calls from the public who need our help as well Compared to the last three years, the fire service said it had been called out to three times the number of incidents it usually would at this time of year. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews bbc.

Essex fire incidents today

A number of homes were evacuated as crews in Essex tackled "one of the largest field fires we had ever seen". An outbuilding was damaged but three homes were saved from the flames, as farmers dampened down hedges to help. The service praised residents who "clapped" when crews arrived and gave out water bottles as the sun blazed. Group manager Dan Partridge, said: "This was one of the largest field fires we had ever seen in the county but by getting our resources there quickly, we could put a weight of attack against it and stop it from spreading to nearby houses. The fire was put out about four-and-a-half hours later.

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Car fire inside industrial unit put out by crews. Stray firework causes New Year's Eve fire. Man in rowing boat stuck in mud rescued. Two people rescued from car trapped in floodwater in Hatfield Peverel. Thundersley fire near A sees blaze rip through timber roof space. Live updates as firefighters rush to huge fire as smoke seen for miles around. Two taken to hospital after car crashes into pub. Man rescued from trench by firefighters. Elderly horse lifted back on his feet by fire crews. Firefighters forced to rescue foolish drivers who took on floodwaters in aftermath of Storm Henk.

Forty people were evacuated from their homes when fire swept through a cul-de-sac, destroying several gardens. It then took hold in other gardens, multiple sheds and outbuildings.

Owner and pets homeless after bungalow fire. Motorcyclist hospitalised with serious injuries after crash with a van in Rayleigh. Click on the headline of each incident to see the full details. Man rescued after car goes through house. Watch the dramatic moment firefighters tackle huge Peugeot car fire outside Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford. Crews tackle large fire on Essex industrial estate. Stray firework causes New Year's Eve fire. Family made homeless days before Christmas after fire. Dog saved by firefighters after falling down well. Two people trapped in car that drove into flood water in Bicknacre. Essex firefighters on a mission to remember fallen colleagues with full memorial for those who died in the line of duty. Firefighters forced to rescue foolish drivers who took on floodwaters in aftermath of Storm Henk. Incidents The incidents shown on this page are a selection of the most notable incidents Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has attended. Gas leak near The University of Essex as Colchester residents report 'concerning smell'. Rochford Recycling Centre fire as piles of waste ignite into flames.