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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighters bring two-house Essex fire under control as smoke remains
A BLAZE that engulfed two semi-detached homes in Mayland has been brought under control by fire crews from five stations. Residents in the area have been asked to keep their windows closed as the properties continue to produce smoke. An investigation is set to be carried out tomorrow morning to determine the cause of the fire. The fire on Katonia Avenue was first reported at 4.22pm and was extinguished and under-control by 7pm. 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. Incident commander Dan Wastell said: "Crews have worked hard and the fire is now under control. "It is two semi-detached houses which are fully alight. There is still a lot of smoke coming from the incident so if you live in the area please keep your windows and doors closed." Crews from Burnham, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers, Witham and an Aerial Ladder Platform from Chelmsford were in attendance at the incident. Additional crews from Rochford and Tollesbury were also requested for support.
BBC News
10 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Essex fire crews called to blaze at a house in Mayland
A blaze that engulfed two houses had been brought under control, a fire service from six stations in Essex were called to Katonia Avenue in Mayland at about 16:20 update at 19:00 advised people living nearby to keep their windows and doors closed because there was still so much smoke in the commander Dan Wastell said: "Crews have worked hard and the fire is now under control. It is two semi-detached houses, which are fully alight." Essex Fire and Rescue said an investigation into the cause would take place on Monday from Burnham, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers, Witham, Tollesbury and Rochford attended the scene, with an aerial platform from Chelmsford. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tunbridge town offices are going solar in 2025
TUNBRIDGE, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Tunbridge is turning to solar power to run its town hall and offices. Town leaders say the grant funded project will triple the town's current solar output and will come at no cost to locals. 'Saving money is always a good thing and particularly if it's helping the environment,' said the town's volunteer energy coordinator, Todd Tyson. Nearly a decade ago, Tyson says, Tunbridge leaders had attempted to raise nearly $50,000 for a similar project. However, after some locals voiced concerns over the cost, it wasn't able to pass by town vote. But with the help of VLGS Energy Clinic Professor Kirt Mayland and his students, the 2025 project is receiving over $255,000 through the state's Municipal Energy Resilience Program. 'It's completely state funded, it's not going to impact them besides, hopefully, having a positive impact. Because those two buildings will no longer have electric bills,' he said. Mayland says of those total funds, roughly $43,000 will go towards adding new panels, while the rest will support weatherization and other energy efficiency projects in the town buildings. The 10.7-kilowatt solar array itself, he says, will work by sending energy to Green Mountain Power who will direct it to the Tunbridge offices. 'We love working on arrays like this that are community owned, so the community itself gets 100% of the financial benefits. That in particular is very satisfying,' said the professor. Mayland says the project will go out to bid with local contractors this summer. He predicts the project will be up and running by the end of July. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
