Update 6pm 

Group Manager Marc Diggory said: "Crews have worked hard to extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading to nearby properties. We're in a position now to downscale the incident. Crews will remain at the scene for the next few hours to dampen down hotspots. We're looking to lift road closures soon." 

The fire spread to one out building. No one has been injured. 

Firefighters from Clacton rescued Rosie the Beagle after she became lost in the woods this afternoon. 

Crews were called to Brook Country Park, Clacton today after Rosie decided to chase a deer into the woods. 

Station Manager Quentin Sage said: "Crews searched the area which was about 200m by 50m, with a stream running through the centre. After about 45 minutes of searching we heard barking and were able to find Rosie, and reunite her with her owner." 

Update 8pm (Wednesday 16 July)

Crews have been dampening down and checking for hotspots in Little Wakering Road since the wildfire was extinguished this afternoon. They will be leaving the scene shortly.

Group Manager Mark Eaglestone said: "Do not be concerned if you see small amounts of smoke. Crews will re-visit the scene at around 10pm and again first thing in the morning."

Crews have extinguished a wildfire in Barling Magna.

Crews have issued safety advice after a hoverboard caught alight in South Ockendon.

We were called to South Road today (16 July) at 9.55am and two crews from Grays attended.

Station Manager Adam Barber said: "The occupant saw flames coming from the hoverboard being stored under his bed and was able to move it to the balcony.

Firefighters have issued safety advice after a fire started by a weed burner damaged a shed and multiple gardens. 

Crews from Basildon were called to Rantree Fold, Basildon at 12.32pm today. 

The resident had been burning weeds and accidentally started a fire which spread rapidly. Crews arrived within 5 minutes and were able to stop the fire from spreading to any properties.

Firefighters rescued a trapped seagull in Chelmsford today. 

Crews were called to Clock Tower Retail Park, Chelmsford at 12.18pm. 

Station Manager John Warmann said: "A person working in the retail park had called our Control Room to let us know about a seagull which was stuck in the roof. The poor thing had been hanging by its foot for a while. 

"Crews used an Aerial Ladder Platform to rescue the seagull and get it down carefully. When we brought it down we could see that its foot was actually broken so it was taken to the local vets." 

Update 5pm 

Firefighters have extinguished the fire and left the incident. Crews believe the fire was started deliberately. 

Many wildfires are started deliberately or are due to careless, reckless, or irresponsible behaviour. If you see or suspect someone of acting suspiciously, recklessly, or irresponsibly in the countryside contact the Police on 101 or pass information anonymously by visiting the FireStoppers website or call 0800 169 5558.

Crews extinguished a fire affecting a fourth floor flat in Southend.

We were called to the 11-storey Beaver Tower in Mansell Close, Eastwood, today (Monday 14 July) at 3.45am.

Crews from Leigh, Southend (two), Rayleigh Weir and Basildon (two) attended.

Station Manager Steve Osborn said: "A tumble dryer had caught fire in an internal balcony and spread to the lounge.

"Fortunately the smoke alarm alerted and occupants and they were able to get out and call 999.

Crews have extinguished a field fire in Little Burstead.

We were called to Common Road today at 4.13pm and crews from Brentwood, Chelmsford, Corringham and Grays (two) and an off road vehicle from Billericay attended.

Group Manager Pete Donovan said: "Crews worked really hard in extremely hot conditions and farmers helped by working with us to create firebreaks.

"Thanks to everyone's hard work, we were able to protect surrounding fields and extinguish the fire."

We were called to an incident involving a light aircraft at Southend Airport today at 3.58pm.

Crews from Southend (two), Rayleigh Weir and Basildon (two), along with off road vehicles from Billericay and Chelmsford attended.

We are continuing to work at the scene with our emergency services and aviation partners.

You can read Essex Police's statement below:

We remain on the scene of a serious incident at Southend Airport.

We were alerted shortly before 4pm to reports of a collision involving one 12-metre plane.