Thick smoke filled the air in Folkestone on Wednesday evening, 16 September 2026 as firefighters battled a ferocious blaze at a residential garage.
Four fire engines rushed to Bowden Crescent shortly before 6:00 pm after frantic calls alerted emergency services to the spreading flames. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus worked swiftly at the scene, using high-pressure hose reels and main jets to suppress the intense fire before it could cause further damage.
Crews successfully extinguished the outbreak after over an hour on scene. No injuries were reported.
Investigations into the incident are now underway, with officials suspecting that the fire was started deliberately. Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity around Bowden Crescent on Wednesday evening to come forward.