E-bike Fire Erupts in Ashford Park
Three fire engines were called to Victoria Park in Ashford on Monday, 8 September, after an e-bike caught fire. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident at…
Herne Bay Summerhouse Goes Up in Flames
A Herne Bay summerhouse was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, 7 September, with flames spreading to nearby fence panels before being extinguished by firefighters. Kent Fire and Rescue Service…
Recycling Skip Blaze in New Romney Blamed on Lithium-ion Battery
Firefighters were called to a recycling skip fire on Mountfield Road in New Romney yesterday afternoon, 5 September 2025. Two fire engines from Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to…
Kent Food and Wine Business Fined £62,000 for Serious Fire Safety Violations
Miller Food and Wine Limited, located in Maidstone, was fined a total of £62,000 after pleading guilty to 10 fire safety offences. The company was prosecuted by Kent Fire and…
Ramsgate Firefighters Battle Blaze as Bonfire Spreads to Outbuilding
Library image Two fire engines were called to a home in Ramsgate on Tuesday evening after an out-of-control bonfire spread to a nearby shed and fence. Firefighters from Kent Fire…
Margate Flat Fire: Cigarette Blamed After Early Morning Blaze
Library image An early morning fire in Margate today, 30 August has been attributed to a carelessly discarded cigarette, prompting a warning from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) about…
Fire at Kingsnorth, Ashford Manure Pile Finally Extinguished
The lingering smoke from a manure pile fire near Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth near Ashford has finally dissipated, with fire officials confirming the blaze is completely out. The incident, which…
Fire Investigation Leads to Arrest in Rochester Arson Case
An investigation into a suspected arson in Rochester has led to a man being charged. The incident occurred at a High Street business premises between 5am and 5:25am on Tuesday,…
Ashford Manure Pile Fire Remains Smouldering After 4 Days!
Library image Firefighters are continuing to monitor a controlled burn of a large manure pile on Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth, Ashford. The blaze started late on Friday 22 August. Current…
Remote-Controlled Aircraft Catches Fire on M20
Library image A fire on the M20 motorway between junctions 12 and 13 caused a brief but significant incident yesterday afternoon after a remote-controlled aircraft caught fire inside a vehicle.…