Wildfire warning for Kent and South East as temperatures set to soar this week
Library image – Pixabay – CLA South East is calling on the public to take extra care in the countryside due to the increased fire risk as warm, dry, and…
Garden chiminea believed to have caused Sunday afternoon shed blaze in Canterbury
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a shed alight in Deansway Avenue, Canterbury shortly after 3:15 on Sunday afternoon, 4 June. Two fire engines…
Kent Fire and Rescue search dog ready for international duties
Andy Parks with Millie Image: KFRS Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is proud to introduce its newest four-legged lifesaver, Millie. The highly skilled Labrador has recently passed her exams…
Two residential properties on the outskirts of Whitstable damaged after fence catches fire
Two fire crews were called to reports of blaze in the eaves and soffits of two neighbouring properties shortly after midday on Sunday 28 May. The drama followed a fence…
Police probe ‘deliberate’ fire at farm in Linton Hill Maidstone
Library image Kent Police is investigating a fire at a farm in Maidstone and are appealing for witnesses. Kent Fire and Rescue Service called police to the farm in Linton…
Arson attacks on three parked cars – Four arrested
Library image Four people have been arrested in connection with arson attacks on parked cars in Tonbridge. During the early hours of Thursday 18 May 2023, three vehicles – a…
Six fire crews rush to garage and house blaze near Dover
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to Archers Court Road in Whitfield, near Dover at 5.30pm yesterday, 7 May, to reports of a garage on fire with flames spreading…
Bungalow blaze victim escapes from Deal building and treated by paramedics
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a blaze at a bungalow in Pilots Avenue, Deal just after 3.15pm yesterday, 1 May. Three fire engines were sent…
Caravan fire on Romney Marsh was ‘started deliberately’
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an abandoned caravan alight at Station Approach, in Littlestone, New Romney around 5.30pm yesterday, 1 May. Two fire engines attended,…
Police in Ashford treating front door fire as arson
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire in Sheldwich Close, Ashford. At around 1.20am on Saturday 22 April 2023, residents at a property in Sheldwich Close woke to…