Essex County Fire and Rescue Service10 hrs agoFire rips through row of city bungalowsThe fire service says a number of residents have been made homeless following the blaze.10 hrs agoEssex5 days agoHundred-tonne waste pile catches fire in villageFirefighters face a "limited" water supply due to the remote location of the blaze.5 days agoEssex10 Jun 2025Fire service spent £781k covering staff shortagesEssex County Fire and Rescue Service is "on the brink" due to exhausted crews, a union says.10 Jun 2025Essex1 Jun 2025Numerous gardens destroyed in late night fireResidents attempt to tackle the fire themselves before the fire service arrives. 1 Jun 2025Essex16 May 2025Crews stop shed fires spreading to homesA crew will remain at the scene to dampen down and check for hotspots, the fire service says. 16 May 2025Essex9 May 2025Order to leave fire-risk flats 'like being shot'Essex fire service says it would be "highly irresponsible" not to order the closure of the building.9 May 2025Essex23 Apr 2025Garage destroyed in fire caused by candle makingFlammable items in the garage caused the fire to spread quickly, says the fire service. 23 Apr 2025Essex15 Apr 2025Four lorries and 10 skips badly damaged in fireThe fire service thanks staff from two businesses for helping during the incident.15 Apr 2025Essex11 Apr 2025Hot air balloon crashes into electricity line One person is taken to hospital for treatment and 10 others are assessed, an ambulance service says.11 Apr 2025Essex...