Firefighters were called to a block of flats on All Saints Avenue in Margate yesterday following reports of a fire originating in the building’s basement. The incident, which began at 3:17 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026, prompted a significant response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service.
Seven fire engines arrived at the scene, where crews equipped with breathing apparatus entered the premises to battle the flames. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze using main hose jets before deploying high-pressure ventilation fans to clear smoke from the property.
The operation concluded at 4:19 PM, with no injuries reported among residents or emergency personnel. While the fire has been suppressed, Kent Police remained in attendance as the cause of the fire is currently being treated as suspicious.