Essex County Fire and Rescue Service7 days agoFirefighters issue warning after candle sparks blazeA fire service says candles should always be kept "well away" from bedding and curtains.7 days ago4 Oct 2026Eight vehicles torched in car wash arson attackEssex Police is launching an investigation into what it said was a deliberately started fire.4 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Man rescued after car crashes into houseA man is arrested at the scene on suspicion of being unfit through drink or drugs.4 Oct 20263 Oct 2026Garage fire destroys home, workshop and carsEssex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire fire crews tackle a fire at a car workshop and an adjoining home.3 Oct 202630 Sept 2026The firms coping in the wake of the Rettendon blastBusinesses caught up in the major fire and explosion in July tell the BBC about the impact.30 Sept 20268 Sept 2026'Unprecedented wildfires' heaped pressure on crewsA senior firefighter thanks Essex residents for their support during a busy summer.8 Sept 202617 Aug 2026MOD 'can do more' to prevent fires at beauty spotThe Ministry of Defence has been accused of not managing the Middlewick Ranges properly, making it susceptible to fires.17 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Bonfire warning after three homes set alightFamilies woke up in the night to "terrifying scenes" after a bonfire spread, a fire service says.11 Aug 20266 Aug 2026E-scooter warning after fire at homeThe fire service urges residents to take care when storing e-scooters.6 Aug 2026...
