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WYE, KENT — It’s reported Emergency services are locked in a fierce battle against a creeping wall of fire Sunday evening after a massive blaze tore through a field off Amage Road, sending thick plumes of acrid smoke billowing across the countryside.
The alarm was raised at 19:17, mobilizing a heavy response to the rural Ashford sector. A total of five fire engines rushed to the scene alongside specialized support units, including a heavy-duty bulk water carrier and a rugged all-terrain vehicle, deployed to tackle the spreading flames across difficult terrain.
As dark smoke blanketed the surrounding area, Kent Fire and Rescue Service issued an urgent advisory to residents living near Amage Road, urging everyone to keep all windows and doors tightly shut to prevent hazardous smoke from entering their homes.
URGENT COMMUNITY NOTICE: Residents are strongly urged to pass this safety warning along to nearby friends, family, and vulnerable neighbors who may not have internet access or digital updates.
Crews worked relentlessly to surround the perimeter and prevent the wildfire from threatening nearby properties. Fire authorities confirmed that personnel are making steady, good progress in bringing the blaze under control and extinguishing the remaining hotspots.
No injuries have been reported at this time, but fire crews remain heavily engaged at the scene to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.