A large-scale fire has broken out at an industrial waste site on Brunswick Road, prompting emergency services to advise all nearby residents to keep their windows and doors firmly closed.
The blaze, which began early Tuesday evening, 7 April 2026, has produced significant amounts of smoke currently drifting across the local area.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has deployed a substantial response to the scene, including ten fire engines, a height vehicle for aerial tactics, and a bulk water carrier to maintain a steady supply. Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus are actively working to contain and extinguish the flames.
Authorities are requesting that the public share this safety advice with neighbours or loved ones in the immediate vicinity, particularly those who may not have access to digital updates or the internet. Operations remain ongoing as crews continue to tackle the incident.
Update 7 April 2026 10:10pm
The earlier advice for people living near Brunswick Road in Ashford to keep windows and doors closed will remain in place overnight. This is due to a large amount of smoke coming from a fire at an industrial waste site.
10 fire engines, a height vehicle and two bulk water carriers remain at the scene, and firefighters will continue working to extinguish the fire.
Please share this information with any loved ones in the area who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.
UPDATE 8 April 7am
Firefighters are continuing to advise people living near Brunswick Road in Ashford to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
Six fire engines, a height vehicle, and a bulk water carrier remain in attendance. Crews wearing breathing apparatus are working to extinguish the fire using main jets, foam, and the firefighting robot.
As crews continue to pull apart materials to extinguish the fire, smoke levels may increase throughout the morning.
The KFRS Volunteer Response Team was also in attendance overnight, providing welfare support to crews.