Front door of Sittingbourne home set alight
Detectives are investigating a fire at a house in Sittingbourne and appealing for witnesses. At about 10.40pm on Sunday 1 August 2021, it is believed the front door of the…
10-years of volunteering celebrated at Kent Fire and Rescue Service
It takes a special person to give time and energy to help and support others – especially when they need it most. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is proud…
Man appears in court charged with arson in Canterbury
A suspect has appeared in court charged with arson as police continue to investigate car fires in Canterbury. Kent Police was called shortly after 1am on Thursday 22 July 2021…
Kent firefighters warning after bedroom mirror sparks house fire
A Sheerness homeowner is helping Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) share life-saving safety advice after a vanity mirror sparked a fire in the bedroom of his home. The blaze…
Judge commends Folkestone police officer for pulling arsonist from burning building
Sergeant James Cattermole A Kent Police officer who saved an arsonist from a burning building has been commended by a judge. Sergeant James Cattermole entered a house in Sellindge, near…
Arsonist who attacked two women in Canterbury and set light to a shed where a man was living is jailed
A jail term has been imposed on a man who attacked two women in Canterbury before setting light to a shed where a man was living. James Gichigi admitted assault…
Reckless Deal arsonist jailed after setting fire to building while occupants were inside
Custody image of Jason Scott shown above Photo: Kent Police An arsonist who set fire to a building in Deal while its occupants were inside has been given an extended…
Residents urged to heed warnings as rampant bonfire spreads to shed and fences
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been called again to an ‘out-of-control’ bonfire – this time at Romney Marsh. Two fire engines were sent to the home in Coast Drive…
Bid to save dog at Sunny Sands in Folkestone aborted as rising tide thwarts rescue
Kent Fire and Rescue crews were called to reports of a trapped dog in the rocks at Sunny Sands Beach in Folkestone. The owner of the dog called 999 around…
Tent in Canterbury park set alight as man slept inside
Toddlers’ Cove park Image: Google Witnesses are being urged to come forward after a tent in which a man was sleeping was reportedly set alight in Canterbury. The victim was…