Firefighters are currently on the scene of a significant commercial building fire at a Mercedes dealership on Sturry Road in Canterbury, which broke out early this Friday morning, 27 March 2026. The blaze is producing heavy smoke, prompting officials to advise all local residents and commuters to keep their windows and doors closed and to avoid the area entirely to allow emergency services access.
The response is extensive, with seven fire engines, a technical rescue unit, and a command support team currently engaged at the site. Crews are utilizing breathing apparatus, main hose jets, and specialized equipment like fog spikes to combat the flames, while an unmanned aerial vehicle monitors the situation from above.
Due to the nature of the incident, UK Power Networks has disconnected the main fuse to the building for safety, a move that has temporarily cut power to several surrounding properties. Utility teams are working on a strategy to isolate the power cut to the incident site alone.
Local traffic is heavily impacted by the smoke and emergency vehicles, so please check on neighbours or loved ones in the vicinity who may not be online to receive this update.