Residents in the area have been warned to keep doors and windows closed while firefighters attend the incident.
A large scale fire has broken out in the area of Little Clacton, with firefighters reportedly on the scene.
Essex Police have used their new Live Facial Recognition technology for the first time and have made three arrests as a result.
After a difficult start to proceedings, Essex Police have praised visitors of the Clacton Airshow for their positive attitude.
The Clacton Airshow which was due to start at 2pm today, will now start at 3pm. The annual show will host many flight enthusiasts.
Following a fire started long grass and bushes catching alight on Morris Avenue in Jaywick earlier, crews have extinguished the fire.
A MAN from Thorpe-le-Soken has admitted his role after about £100,000 of damage was caused in a climate change and animal rights protest.
Esther Martin, 68, was savaged to death by two XL bullies in Jaywick in Essex on February 3 this year.
An initiative to teach children and young people about sea safety is taking place in Clacton and Dovercourt this summer.
