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Yahoo
08-08-2025
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- Yahoo
Fire service warning after bonfire burns out of control in Essex field
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to residents after a bonfire in an Essex field burnt out of control. Crews from Wickford, Maldon and Chelmsford responded to reports of a blaze at a field in Bicknacre at around midday yesterday and found roughly two football pitches-worth of grass alight. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has used the incident to warn residents about the risk of bonfires during hot, dry weather. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. Essex Fire station manager Ben Stapleton said: 'This fire was caused by a bonfire burning out of control and we'd urge anyone planning to have a bonfire as the weather gets hotter to hold off until we've had some more rain. "While we have had some rain, the ground is still very dry and bonfires can quickly spread out of control.' Crews worked to surround the fire and prevent it spreading to houses, extinguishing it by 1.50pm.
BBC News
08-08-2025
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- BBC News
People urged to avoid bonfires after Bicknacre field fire
A fire service has warned people against starting bonfires after one got out of control in a field and damaged four acres of grassland. Essex Fire and Rescue Service said crews from three stations were called to a field fire on Bicknacre Road, in Bicknacre, at about 12:55 BST on Thursday. Firefighters worked to prevent the fire from spreading to houses and it was extinguished by 13:50. Ben Stapleton, station manager, said: "This fire was caused by a bonfire burning out of control and we'd urge anyone planning to have a bonfire as the weather gets hotter to hold off until we've had some more rain." Mr Stapleton said with ground is very dry, bonfires can "quickly" spread out of control. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
