Firefighters Battle Major Blaze at Derelict Canterbury Building
Emergency services were called to a significant fire at a derelict building on St Julien Avenue late Friday evening, January 2, 2026. At the height of the blaze, six fire…
Fire Crews Withdraw from Scene of Hamstreet House Fire – Investigation Ongoing
Firefighting operations at a residential property in Hamstreet have officially concluded following a major house fire that broke out at lunchtime on 28 December 2025. In a final update issued…
Firefighters Battle Hamstreet House Blaze in Which Child Dies – UPDATED
Fire crews have responded to a house fire in Hamstreet, Ashford at lunchtime today. People living or travelling near this area are being advised to close windows and doors due…
Arsonist Locked Neighbours in Burning Building After Stashing Gear At The Gym
A Tunbridge Wells man who treated a life-threatening fire like a planned exit strategy has been locked up. Ryan James, 41, didn’t just set fire to his bedroom and living…
Wasps’ Nest Ignites Chimney Blaze in Aldington Home
Firefighters are reminding residents to inspect their flues after an uncleared wasps’ nest sparked a chimney fire in Aldington, Ashford, on Monday night, 22 December. Kent Fire and Rescue Service…
Faulty Charger Sparks Folkestone House Fire
Firefighters battled a house fire on Peter Street, Folkestone yesterday afternoon, 21 December, 2025 after a household charger appears to have suffered a catastrophic electrical fault. Kent Fire and Rescue…
Woman charged with arson in Chatham
Investigators have charged a woman with arson following a fire in Chatham. The incident happened at Carton House in New Road at around 12.05am on Saturday 13 December 2025. Patrols…
Accidental Blaze Breaks Out at Hythe Industrial Building
Emergency crews battled a significant blaze at an industrial building on Ashford Road, Hythe Friday night after a wood burner was reportedly left unattended. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS)…
Elvington Resident Treated by Paramedics After Tumble Dryer Fire
Library image An Elvington resident was passed into the care of paramedics this afternoon following a domestic fire involving a tumble dryer on Adelaide Road. Kent Fire and Rescue Service…
House Fire Erupts on Christchurch Way, Dover, Casualty Treated by Paramedics
Library Image A swift response by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) was mounted this morning following reports of a significant house fire on Christchurch Way in Dover. The incident,…