Firefighters have issued safety advice after a family were made homeless when a fuel burner fire grew out of control.

The burner, which uses bioethanol fuel, ignited some spilt fuel which then spread to curtains.

Mark Blakebrough, Watch Manager, said: "These types of fuel burners are becoming more and more popular and we know that people may think about trying different things to stay warm this winter.

Firefighters were called to reports of a road traffic collision on the A13 this morning.

On arrival, crews confirmed that two heavy goods vehicles had been involved in the collision.

One man was trapped in one of the vehicles. Firefighters worked hard to release the man, before leaving him in the care of the East of England Ambulance Service.

The road is likely to remain closed for some time while the area is made completely safe - if you're travelling this morning, please use an alternative route if you can.

Crews were called to London Road, Clacton, last night (21 October) after reports of two people trapped under a brick wall. 

Firefighters worked to release both people, a man and a 12-year old child, from under the bricks. 

Although crews were able to release the man, the child sadly died at the scene. 

Station Manager Nick Singleton said: 

“This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone who knew the child as well as the wider Clacton community. 

Crews were called to the scene of a road traffic collision involving three cars. 

On arrival, firefighters reported that two people were trapped in their vehicles and worked to release them. 

The casualties were left in the care of the Ambulance Service by 00:13hrs.

Crews were called to a house in Shaftesbury Road, Epping, after the homeowner noticed smoke coming from upstairs. 

On arrival firefighters discovered a fire in a bedroom and worked quickly to stop it from spreading and extinguish it.

Watch Manager Marc Lemon, Loughton Fire Station, said:

"We're unsure whether the fire was caused by a candle or a laptop as both were close to the bed where the fire started. 

Firefighters have been called to reports of smoke issuing from a farm building in Harlow this afternoon (Thursday 27 October).

When fire crews first arrived at the scene they reported that an outbuilding and adjoining stables were completely alight.

Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire by 5pm. An investigation to find the cause of the fire will take place.

Smoke alarms alert residents to washing machine fire

Firefighters are highlighting the importance of having working smoke alarms after they raised the alarm to a washing machine fire earlier today.

Crews were called to a house fire in Cedar Grove, Burnham-on-Crouch at 11:33am when residents heard their smoke alarms going off.

On arrival, crews reported that a washing machine was on fire.

Firefighters extinguished the fie by 12:07pm.

Firefighters rescued two horses from a horse box following a road traffic collision on the A130 earlier today.

Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on the A130 at Sadlers Farm at 2:02pm today.

On arrival, crews reported that two vehicles had collided leaving two horses trapped in a horse box.

Firefighters worked alongside a vet to calm the horses while cutting away at the horse box to free them.

The horses were safely rescued by 3:42pm and left in the care of a vet and their owners.

Firefighters are highlighting the importance of having working smoke alarms after a mother and her three-year-old daughter were able to escape a house fire in Thurrock last night.

Crews were called to Credo Way, Thurrock at 9:59pm after the resident had heard her smoke alarms going off and got out of the house with her young daughter.

On arrival, crews reported that a bedroom upstairs was on fire.

Crews worked to extinguish the fire by 10:18pm. Firefighters believe the fire was caused by an electrical fault.