Incident
Field fire
Firefighters were called to reports of a field fire near to Gobions Park in East Tilbury this lunchtime (Moonday 14 August)
When fire crews arrived they reported that around 6 hectares of stubble alight and there was a lot of smoke moving towards the train line.
Firefighters worked hard to surround and extinguish the fire at 2:45pm.
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately. If you know anything about the fire, you can report it anonymously here: www.essex-fire.gov.uk/firestoppers
Do you have any information about a deliberate fire?
Deliberate fires are dangers – they put lives at risk and also tie up our time when we might be needed for a more serious emergency somewhere else.
Please help us stop these happening. Tell us what you know – it's 100% anonymous. We’re not interested in who you are – just what you know.
Call: 0800 169 5558 or complete the online form.
