Firefighters were called to reports of a vehicle alight at a riding centre in St Margarets Road, in Woodchurch, Birchington just before 3.00am this morning, 15 November. 

Five fire engines attended and crews wearing breathing apparatus used compressed air foam to extinguish the flames, which had spread to a number of trailers and trees. 

No injuries were reported. 

Kent Police was made aware at around 3.20am on Tuesday 15 November 2022 that a horsebox had been seen alight on the site in St Margaret’s Road and are investigating the blaze.

Officers are appealing for anyone who might have seen two people in the area shortly before the fire, to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information or private CCTV or dashcam footage which might assist officers, should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 15-0107.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form on their website

By Ed

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