Essex County Fire and Rescue Service5 hrs agoHomes evacuated after car hits gas mainA number of people were asked to leave their homes, while gas engineers made the area safe.5 hrs ago9 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 202530 Nov 2025Woman dies in house fire in townA man also had to be treated in hospital following the fatal fire, police say.30 Nov 202529 Nov 2025More than 50 firefighters tackle fire at houseAn investigation is under way over the cause of a fire that has destroyed a home, says fire service.29 Nov 2025...