Crew dealt with fire at historic building

By Nub News Reporter 7th Sep 2026

Local News by Nub News Reporter 1 hour ago

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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