West Essex Golf Club fire: Historic clubhouse destroyed as blaze engulfs building | UK

Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. HOME News Politics Royal Showbiz & TV Sport Finance Travel Life & Style Shopping UK Royal Weather Politics Defence World US Science History Weird Nature InYourArea The fire destroyed the clubhouse. 18:06, Mon, Jan 5, 2026 Updated: 18:22, Mon, Jan 5, 2026 West Essex Golf Club went up in flames on Monday. (Image: X) A golf club in Essex has been destroyed after a huge fire as emergency services rush to the scene. West Essex Golf Club in Waltham Abbey went up in flames just before 3pm on Monday, with emergency services rushing to the scene. Six fire crews and roughly 60 firefighters reportedly attended the 125-year-old course. They confirmed that no one was injured and all staff were accounted for and taken to a safe place outside the building. An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “Firefighters were called to a fire at a golf club in Waltham Abbey this afternoon (Monday 5 January).  The day’s biggest headlines in UK and World news Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us
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