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Firefighters were called to a flat fire in Wellesley Road, Colchester at 3am On arrival, crews reported a second floor flat was heavily smoke logged and worked to extinguish a fire in the kitchen Crews believe the fire was caused by an e-bike battery on charge in the kitchen

Before joining us 23 years ago, Crew Manager Rob Cork served for six years in the Royal Navy aboard aircraft carrier HMS Invincible With his own military service and both of his grandparents serving in World War Two, Rob sees VE Day as a chance to pass the baton of remembrance

Today on VE DAY, firefighters and staff across Essex paused at midday for a minute's silence to reflect and remember everyone who paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War Two.

Watch Manager Geoff Young has been with us for 27 years and before joining, he was a reservist. A career he maintained for 18 years alongside his career as a firefighter On VE Day, he'll remember his grandparents and parents who lived and served bravely during World War Two

Watch Manager Steve Bonsor and Firefighter Jacob Telford along with Southend Fire Cadets Callum, Grace and Hannah attended the Downing Street party for the VE Day 80th anniversary this weekend. We're extremely proud of how our fire cadets represented our fire service!

We're currently at the scene of an industrial unit fire near the A127 at North Benfleet If you live nearby or are travelling in the area, please keep windows closed as the scene is producing lots of smoke

We are saddened to hear that two firefighters from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and a member of the public lost their lives while dealing with an incident in Bicester yesterday. Our thoughts are with their families, loved ones, colleagues and those affected.

Firefighters are currently tackling a fire in River Way, Harlow #Essex. ⚠️ If you're nearby you may see some smoke in the area. We'll bring you updates when available.

Incident in Westcliff on Sea ⚠️ Firefighters are currently at the scene of a fire in four storey residential building in Westcliff on Sea. This incident is on-going, more details will be added here shortly. Please avoid the area while we are dealing with the incident.

Ahead of the ban of single-use vapes on Sunday (1 June) Area Manager Dave Bond has been speaking to BBC East about the fire risks of using rechargable vapes. 📹 Tune in to BBC Look East news tonight to see Dave in action.

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Thunderstorms across parts of central and southern England and Wales Saturday 0900 - 1800 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

Today marks the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and loves ones of the 72 people who lost their lives and those who continue to be affected by the tragedy 💚

Today, we join our fire and rescue colleagues in mourning the tragic loss of Firefighter Jennie Logan, of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. We will be observing a minute's silence today, and our flags will fly at half-mast in honour of Jennie’s service and sacrifice.

Crews have issued safety advice after a barbecue set a shed and fence alight in Great Notley yesterday. Wethersfield and Great Dunmow crews extinguished the fire. If you're having a barbecue this weekend, make sure you set it well away from anything that might catch light.

Crews have issued safety advice after a fire spread from a pizza oven to a fence and then to a house in Loughton. Watch Manager Glenn Jackson said: "The incident highlights how important it is to make sure embers are completely out." Crews from Loughton and Epping attended.

Crews from Harlow, Leaden Roding and Newport have extinguished a fire affecting an agricultural building full of hay in Matching Tye. Group Manager Steve Wintrip said: "Crews worked stopped the fire spreading to a chemical store and saved around half of the building."

A smoke alarm alerted occupants to a house fire in Chigwell. Station Manager Howard Midwood said: "At its height, eight crews from Essex and London worked together to get what was a fully developed fire under control." Visit orlo.uk/IUNBD if you need a smoke alarm.