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Fire incidents in Essex

Overview

In late August, a fire destroyed approximately 10 acres of stubble in Essex. The Essex Fire and Rescue Service brought the blaze under control with help from a local farmer who ploughed around the flames to contain them. Officials noted the incident occurred during a period of high wildfire risk due to dry weather.

In mid-September, firefighters responded to a major fire involving a thatched-roof house in Woodham Mortimer. Crews used an aerial ladder platform and established a water relay from a swimming pool and other open-water sources due to difficulties with the local water supply. An investigation into the cause of the house fire is expected once the scene is secured.

Entities

Scott Ford · Essex County Fire and Rescue Service · Chelmsford · Maldon Road · Harlow

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Essex firefighters battle major thatched-roof house fire

    Firefighters battled a major thatched-roof house fire in Woodham Mortimer, Essex, throughout the night, requiring a water relay to combat the blaze.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Essex stubble fire destroys 10 acres of farmland

    A fire destroyed 10 acres of stubble in Essex, UK. Firefighters and a local farmer worked to contain the blaze amid high wildfire risks caused by dry conditions and recent heatwaves.

Sources

acb.ca · braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · dunmowbroadcast.co.uk · harrowonline.org