Firefighters were called to Bemerton Gardens, Kirby Cross at 6.57pm last night. 

On arrival, crews confirmed it was a fire in a flat which was fully smoke logged. 

Watch Manager Dave Garrett said: “There was a power cut in the area when the resident was cooking. By the time the power came on, the owner had forgotten that the food was still left on the hob which caught alight. 

Firefighters are highlighting the importance of fire doors after a kitchen fire in Great Easton last night.

Crews were called to a sheltered accommodation in Dunmow Road, Great Easton at 10:20pm.

On arrival, firefighters reported a flat was heavily smoke logged.

Firefighters wearing Breathing Apparatus entered the flat and found a fire in the kitchen.

Crews believe the fire was caused when an item on the hob caught alight when the cooker was accidentally turned on.

Firefighters have been working to pump floodwater away from houses in St Osyth after heavy rainfall.

On arrival, crews reported that 12 properties were being affected by floodwater.

Crews have been working to pump the water away from the houses alongside partners in Tendring District Council and the water company. 

Station Manager Nick Singleton from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: “With more rain on the way, you can help to protect your home from floodwater by:

Crews were called to Shelley Avenue in Basildon this morning after a roof caught on fire while work was being carried out on it. 

On arrival, firefighters discovered a semi-detached bungalow with its roof 100% alight. 

The fire was extinguished by 10:40am. 

Crews gave first aid to two people at the scene who suffered smoke inhalation and minor burns. 

Monitoring Officer for the incident, Toby Ingham said: “Crews did really well to contain the fire and stop it from reaching the nearby properties.