Essex County Fire and Rescue Service8 Feb 2026Crews from across county at Premier Inn loft fireSeven crews are called to help put out a fire at a Braintree hotel.8 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Trapped pony rescued from septic tank by fire crewsThe operation in Thaxted is carried out by firefighters from both Essex and Hertfordshire.6 Feb 202617 Jan 2026Homes evacuated after car hits gas mainA number of people were asked to leave their homes, while gas engineers made the area safe.17 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Father 'humbled' by support after flat burns downStephen Corbett says he is "humbled" after more than £19,000 was raised to help him.9 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Crews spend the night fighting house fireAn investigation has been launched into the cause of the house fire, says county fire service.6 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Blaze at golf club tackled by 60 firefightersEveryone who was inside the building is accounted for and nobody is hurt, Essex fire service says.5 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Crews tackle bitumen silo blaze at industrial unitEssex Fire and Rescue Service says nearby residents should keep windows and doors closed.11 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Derelict building fire treated as arsonA fire service says a blaze at a derelict building was started deliberately.7 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Bedroom without alarm 'completely destroyed' by fireThe fire crew is urging people to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their homes.2 Dec 2025...
