Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has issued a serious warning to all vape and e-cigarette users after an increase in fires in the county last year. Latest statistics show incidents caused by vapes and e-cigarettes have jumped from two in 2021 and 2022 to seven in 2023. Andrea MacAlister, temporary head of prevention, said: “Along with the health concerns regarding the levels of knowledge and awareness around vaping, we’re concerned about the rise in vape and e-cigarette-related fire incidents in Essex. Many of these incidents are entirely preventable and stem from avoidable mistakes in cha…