Lorry fire closes M20 both ways near Ashford
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called just after 10.30 this morning 22 May, to a lorry fire on the M20 London-bound, between junction 8 for Hollingbourne and junction 9…
Immense bravery displayed as Police Officers pull man from burning building in Sellindge near Hythe
Two police officers have pulled a man from a burning building during a fire in Sellindge. The officers from Folkestone’s Local Policing Team were called following concerns for a man…
Emergency services respond to explosion in Mill View Ashford
Officers from Kent Police are currently working alongside colleagues from Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service after being called to a report of an explosion…
Investigation launched after man dies in Folkestone flat blaze
An investigation has been launched following a blaze in Folkestone which left one man dead. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire in a flat in Castle…
On-call Kent firefighter inspires daughters
Mother-of-two daughters, Florence from Wye near Ashford says: “ I really want them to know they can do whatever they want to do in this world. Whether that’s being a…
Dog dies in Margate flat blaze
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) was called to reports of a fire at a flat in Dane Road, Margate shortly after 11.00pm on Saturday 27 February. Three fire engines…
Woman needed oxygen after reported electric blanket blaze in Lydd
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a house fire in Harden Road, Lydd, in Romney Marsh on Saturday evening 27 February. Three fire engines attended and…
Free fire safety visits for Kent residents
Prevention is better than cure – an old saying that is very fitting for Kent’s modern day fire service, which strives to prevent fires and other emergencies from happening in…
Five men arrested after disturbance at Napier Barracks
Five men have been arrested following a disturbance at Napier Barracks in Folkestone. A 31-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a security guard the evening of Friday 29 January…
Police probe suspected arson at Napier Barracks in Folkestone
Kent Police is continuing to investigate following a disturbance and fire at Napier Barracks in Folkestone. The fire, which has caused a significant amount of damage to at least one…