Crew dealt with fire at historic building

By Nub News Reporter 7th Sep 2026

Local News by Nub News Reporter 7th Sep 2026

ESSEX Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed details of a small fire close to one of the borough's most treasured heritage sites last week.

The incident happened at 6.30 on the evening of Wednesday, 2 September at Tilbury Fort.

The fire service have confirmed firefighters responded to a call about a small fire involving some railway sleepers that was dealt with by one crew."

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