Fire crews were called to a report that two tonnes of manure on fire on One Tree Hill in Corringham on Saturday afternoon (May 11th).

Crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire by 15:00hrs.

The fire was in the single storey old school room.

The fire was out by 14:40 hrs. Crews then used a high pressure fan to clear the building of smoke.

A joint Police and Fire Service investigation will be carried out to establish the cause of the incident.

DESPITE fighting their hearts out, the T-Birds came up agonisingly short against a huge and hugely committed Aylesford side who now take Thurrock’s Premier League slot for the next 2 seasons.

Having come from behind 3 times, The T-birds led the game for 30 minutes of the second half, only to concede a try in the dying minutes that condemned them to Championship Rugby.

Ts looked sluggish from the off and repeatedly lost the ball in contact to an Aylesford side who looked like they wanted it more. In only 4 minutes Aylesford were across the whitewash and 0-5 up. Despite being second best in the scrum, T’s lineout was supreme and from a powerful catch and drive, Gael (Frenchie) Marcassus quickly brought Thurrock level.

Minutes later they were behind again to a Penalty but once again the catch and drive was successful for Marcassus again and Ts finally led the game for the first time at 10-8.

Despite the strong headwind, Ts looked the better side for 15 minutes until with the half drawing to a close, a breakaway by the Aylesford New Zealand 12 Waru saw Ts once again behind at half time 10-13.

With the wind behind them, Thurrock threw themselves at Aylesford from the kick off. Once again, an Aylesford player was laying all over the ball at the breakdown and not before time the referee lost patience waved a card and gave her 10 minutes rest.

Making best use of the extra player, Thurrock finally managed to complete a backs move without missing a pass or dropping a ball and winger Rebecca Prosser put Ts back into the lead, 15-13.

Despite losing Jo convoy for 10 minutes in the bin as the referee evened things up, Thurrock now dominated for 30 minutes, finally getting some parity in the scrum as Aylesford’s big forwards tired.

Using the wind, Emily Scott pinned Aylesford in their own half and again and again, Thurrock were denied by committed tackles, dropped passes or some very bizarre refereeing decisions. With a backline including 3 internationals, it seemed as though Thurrock would score at any moment and make the game safe.

Unfortunately for Thurrock, the referee once again gave Aylesford the ball and for only the second time in the second half they got into Thurrock territory. A good kick through that resulted in a messy ruck again led to an Aylesford penalty and the quick thinking of their 12 Waru (who was the best player on the park) again saw them over the line.

Now behind 15-18, Ts camped on the Aylesford line as the clock ticked down and pressed and pressed for a score but to no avail.

Due to the impending Women’s Rugby World Cup and the extended absence of the Senior England players, there is no promotion or relegation from next year’s Premier League, so Thurrock T-Birds will have to make do with Championship Rugby for 2 seasons.

The ambulance service were contacted at 7.45pm on Saturday evening and found a woman unwell.

The police also attended although no offence was found to have been committed.

The woman was conveyed to Basildon hospital

Update: Crews dealt with the incident by 19:33hrs.

Vopak Terminals UK have issued the following statement:

Ian Cochrane, Managing Director of Vopak Terminals UK, said: “We have had a fire during maintenance work on what I have to stress was an empty tank. No oil products were on fire , the smouldering materials were extinguished promptly.

“Safety is a high priority for us and our procedures worked smoothly.

“I would like to thank local emergency for their fast and very reassuring response.”

Update: 1745hrs

Divisional Officer Neil Fenwick reports:

“Crews wearing breathing apparatus and using a foam branch have been tackling the fire in the rim seal on the roof of the storage container.

“The work of the fire crews and the deluge systems within the tank contained the fire and it has been contained to the one storage tank which did not contain any product and was empty, the tank has been under maintenance.”

16:45 hrs:

Assistant Divisional Officer Mark Turnbull reports that crews are using a covering jet to extinguish the fire in the rim seal of the tank.

Time 1625 hrs

The incident commander is currently assessing levels of resources.

It is likely that appliances may be turned back.

There are no reported casualties and no-one has been evacuated at this stage.

Time:15:32 hrs

TWELVE FIRE Crews are tackling an incident involving a diesel storage tank in the Vopak terminal in Oliver Road, West Thurrock. The tank involved is empty but was used to store diesel. Firefighters have launched a major foam attack.

Appliances from across the county have been sent to the scene. 12 pumps, some 60 firefighters, along with specialist appliances carrying foam and hose are part of the pre-determined attendance to this type of site. An aerial ladder, rescue tender and incident command unit have also been sent to the scene.

Time:21:25

Details:Flat fire

Address:Caspian Way, Purfleet

Attendance:2 x Grays, 1 x Orsett

FIRE crews have been called to a fire in a ground floor flat. Crews report the property is heavily smoke logged. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and are using two hose reels to tackle the fire.

CREWS report that the fire is now out. Firefighters in breathing apparatus are working inside the static bungalow cutting away parts of the roof to ensure all of the hotspots are fully extinguished and are expected to remain on site for some time yet.

Assistant Divisional Officer Martyn Hodder said: “The fire broke out on a site where fairground families are living. The fire involved a mobile caravan and a neighbouring static bungalow, as well as a nearby fuel tank which ruptured spilling fuel which also ignited.

“An elderly female resident was treated for the affects of smoke inhalation very early on in the fire but fortunately there were no other casualties.

“The fire broke out in the mobile caravan and quickly spread to the nearby bungalow. Firefighters did an excellent job in bringing the family’s valuable possessions out of the bungalow to protect them from fire and then in containing flames within the building. Although the caravan was destroyed, the bungalow is only 25 per cent fire damaged and was saved.

“Crews were hindered by a lack of water. The water bowser is part of the normal attendance for this site because of the known shortage of water so that was sent to the scene immediately the call came in and once it arrived was put into use immediately.

“The fire has been out for about 30 minutes. The work remaining is in the roof structure of the bungalow where crews are using small tools to cut away in the eves to make sure all hotspots are out.”

We have no information relating to the cause of the incident at this stage.

Update: 0800hrs

The incident commander reports that the incident has now been sectorised and that the water bowser has been set up and is in operation as crews, wearing breathing apparatus, work to bring the fire under control.

Firefighting operations continue. More details to follow.

0700 hrs

FIRE CREWS are using four hose reels to tackle a blaze involving two mobile homes.

The incident occurred at Clarence Way, Buckles Lane, South Ockendon.

Initially two appliances were sent to the scene and then shortly afterwards a third. With a shortage of water in the area, the water bowser from Chelmsford was also ordered to the scene along with a hose layer from Rayleigh Weir.

At 06:18 hrs, the incident commander reported that a shortage of water was hampering firefighting operations and a fourth appliance was requested.

Crews report that the fire had spread from one mobile home to a second with the complication of a fuel tank close by.

Firefighting operations continue.

More details to follow.

Crews have declared the scene safe and the hazard zone has now been removed meaning both the railway line and roads have re-opened.

Update 13:15hrs:

A 200 metres exclusion zone has been established and Essex Police called in for traffic control.

Trains on the Fenchurch Street Line have been stopped as a result of the exclusion zone.

Update: 1240 hrs

Owing to a lineside fire between Tilbury Town and East Tilbury; Trains: 1150 Southend Ctl – Fenchurch St via Ockendon will divert via Basildon.

Network Rail are alongside Fire Service.

Buses have been despatched but may take time to get on schedule.

FIRE CREWS are tackling a fire involving a large pile of tyres near to the Tilbury Fort.

Crews are wearing breathing apparatus and using two hose reel jets and one foam jet to tackle the fire.

Because of the remote location a water relay – in which fire engines take it in turns to leave the site to replenish their on board water supplies – is in use.

Update: The incident commander has reported that the fire involves a number of cylinders including an acetylene cylinder.

A hazard zone is being established around the incident.

Crews arriving at the scene reported that the caravan was well alight and that propane cylinders were involved in the fire.

At 03:21 hrs, the incident commander reported that firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were using one main jet and two hose reels to tackle the blaze.

The cylinders surrounding the caravan had been cooled and removed to safety and there was no other risk close by.

The electricity had been isolated and firefighting operations continued.

At 03:35 hrs, crews reported that the fire was now surrounded and steady progress was being made in bringing the incident under control.

The incident was dealt with by 03:53 hrs.

Crews got there at just after 2.30am to Hume Close in Tilbury.

The incident commander reported that the fire involved 10 vehicles and surrounding tyres in an area measuring 15 by 25 metres.

Crews had the fire surrounded by 03:28 and using two foam jets and one hose reel jet had completely extinguished the blaze by 03:28hrs.

The crash happened on the Chadwell Road at 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon (March 24th).

Crews had released the woman by 14:18hrs using one set of cutting equipment.

The woman was left in the care of the ambulance service.

Firefighters used one hose reel to extinguish the fire in the timber framed postbox attached to a wall of the property.

Crews arriving at the scene reported that the communal hallway was full of smoke.

Everyone was accounted for by 20:04 and there were no casualties. The fire was quickly extinguished and then crews used a high pressure fan to clear the building of smoke.

A fire investigation will be carried out to establish the cause of the incident.

The incident occurred at 10am on Saturday morning (March 16th) on the A13 London bound between Orsett Cock and Dock Approach turn offs.

A second casualty had been released before the arrival of ECFRS crews.

The casualty was cut free by 10:31 hrs and left in the care of the Ambulance Service.

Essex Ambulance service received a call to a man who collapsed in the offices near Derby Road at 9.26am.

They sent the Herts Air Ambulance, a response car and ambulance to the scene.

The helicopter landed in Grays park whilst crews rushed to the scene near to the job centre. Police were also n attendance.

EEAST spokesman Gary Sanderson said: “After everyone’s best efforts at the scene, the man was pronounced dead. Our thoughts are with his family at this tragic time.”