Essex County Fire and Rescue ServiceJust nowFirefighters rescuing more animals from heightEssex County Fire and Rescue Service says the public should not risk their lives, and it is best to let the animal find their own way down. Just now22 hrs ago'It was like a movie - I looked up and an exploded barn rained on me'Photographer Scott Johnson's studio is close to where a fire triggered a massive explosion.22 hrs ago2 days agoTwenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosionEssex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store.2 days ago6 days agoWoodland fire thought to have been set deliberatelyThe fire service says it has been called to the woods in Maldon "a number of times".6 days ago15 Jul 2026Combine harvester fire damages 44-acre fieldCrews spend almost three hours at the scene after flames spread across a large field.15 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Fire started 'deliberately' in High Street buildingAbout 25 fire crews were sent to tackle the blaze on High Street in Harwich on Sunday evening.13 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Camping BBQ causes field fire The grassland fire was caused by a BBQ where people were camping.5 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Essex firefighters join rescue effort in VenezuelaMore than 2,000 people are dead and tens of thousands are still missing as a result of the quakes.3 Jul 202622 Jun 2026Firefighters tackle blaze at terraced homesThe Essex Fire Service says crews were at the scene during the night.22 Jun 2026...
