Road closed as eight crews battle blaze in Canterbury
Library image People living near to Hackington Road in Canterbury are being advised to close windows and doors due to smoke coming from a house on fire. It’s reported Hackington…
Fire crews save Tunbridge Wells homes after hedge blaze spreads in early hours of New Year’s Day
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a hedge on fire in Grange Road, Tunbridge Wells in the early hours of today, January 1st, 2024. Two fire…
E-bike explosion sets house on fire in Minster
A peaceful Sunday afternoon, 31 December, turned into a nightmare for a family in Minster on Sea, Sheerness, when their e-bike suddenly burst into flames while charging in their garage.…
Firefighters tackle Christmas Day blaze in Ashford
A bedroom fire on Brenchley Close, Ashford, sparked a swift response from three fire crews, South East Coast Ambulance Service and Rapid Response Team volunteers on Christmas Day afternoon. The…
Hawkinge Health Centre blaze forces closure after extensive fire damage
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at Hawkinge Health Centre in Canterbury Road, in Hawkinge, Folkestone just after midday today, 19 December 2023. Two…
Arson suspected at derelict building fire in Deal
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a derelict building alight in Park Avenue, Deal shortly after 11.00pm yesterday evening, Sunday 10 December. Two fire…
Roof on fire in Minster bungalow prompts safety alert
Library image A bungalow on Scrapsgate Road in Minster on Sea, Sheerness caught fire on Saturday evening, 9 December 2023, sending smoke into the air. Residents nearby were told to…
Medics treat victim of hairdryer blaze at Margate flat
A bedroom fire in Margate, which broke out just before midnight on Monday (13 November) is believed to have started accidentally after a hairdryer was left on a bed while…
Storm Ciarán keeps Kent Fire and Rescue Service busy
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service has attended a number of incidents between 11.30pm on 1 November and 9am today (2 November) as a result of Storm Ciarán. Crews…
Man rushed to London hospital with serious ‘stab’ wound after incident near Tunbridge Wells
Kent Police Officers are appealing for witnesses following a report of a serious assault in Southborough, Tunbridge Wells. The incident is reported to have taken place at around 11.40pm on…