Essex County Fire and Rescue Service12 hrs agoCouncillor questions response times after fatal fireA councillor asks Essex Fire Service how quickly it responded to a blaze in which a parish clerk died.12 hrs agoEssex8 Feb 2025Elderly living alone at highest risk of fire deathEssex Fire Service is calling on people to routinely check in on vulnerable neighbours.8 Feb 2025Essex25 Jan 2025Crews work to contain fire in farm buildingCrews from across Essex help bring the fire in Burnham-on-Crouch under control overnight.25 Jan 2025Essex23 Jan 2025House demolition date set at site of new police baseAn old fire service commander's house is due to make way for a new police station.23 Jan 2025Essex14 Jan 2025Dogs die in house fire caused by air fryerFirefighters are urging people to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their home.14 Jan 2025Essex10 Jan 2025Warning as glass items on windowsills cause firesFirefighters want people to be aware of how powerful the low winter sun can be.10 Jan 2025Essex10 Jan 2025Fire service launches consultation over prioritiesEssex fire service is asking residents for feedback on its proposed priorities for the coming years.10 Jan 2025Essex8 Jan 2025Flats evacuated after fire breaks out in bin storeResidents of a three-storey block in Braintree have been led to safety as a precaution.8 Jan 2025Essex8 Jan 2025Magnifying glass in sunlight causes fireA fire service warns people not to leave similar objects in direct sunlight, even in winter.8 Jan 2025Essex