E-bike explosion sets house on fire in Minster
A peaceful Sunday afternoon, 31 December, turned into a nightmare for a family in Minster on Sea, Sheerness, when their e-bike suddenly burst into flames while charging in their garage.…
Storm wreaks havoc at Swanley Shopping Centre as scaffolding falls in high winds
A violent storm caused a major incident at Swanley Shopping Centre on Wednesday afternoon, as scaffolding from a nearby construction site collapsed in the gusty winds. Shoppers were shocked and…
Firefighters tackle Christmas Day blaze in Ashford
A bedroom fire on Brenchley Close, Ashford, sparked a swift response from three fire crews, South East Coast Ambulance Service and Rapid Response Team volunteers on Christmas Day afternoon. The…
Arrest on suspicion of arson follows suspicious fire in Margate
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire at a property in Margate. Kent Police was called at 5.45am on Thursday 21 December to a report of…
Hawkinge Health Centre blaze forces closure after extensive fire damage
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at Hawkinge Health Centre in Canterbury Road, in Hawkinge, Folkestone just after midday today, 19 December 2023. Two…
Suspicious van fire sets fence alight in Pembury – Appeal for witnesses
Officers are investigating a suspected arson to a van in Pembury, near Tunbridge Wells. The incident happened in Hastings Road between 1.30am and 1.50am on Sunday 10 December 2023. Kent…
Arson suspected at derelict building fire in Deal
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a derelict building alight in Park Avenue, Deal shortly after 11.00pm yesterday evening, Sunday 10 December. Two fire…
Roof on fire in Minster bungalow prompts safety alert
Library image A bungalow on Scrapsgate Road in Minster on Sea, Sheerness caught fire on Saturday evening, 9 December 2023, sending smoke into the air. Residents nearby were told to…
Nine car crash on A2 near Canterbury
Kent Fire and Rescue Service have reported a multi vehicle crash today (3 December) on the A2 near Canterbury. Crews were called to the A2 coastbound near Canterbury, after reports…
Medics treat casualties of tumble dryer blaze in Ramsgate flat
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a tumble dryer alight at a flat in Molineux Road, in Minster, Ramsgate at lunchtime (28 November 2023)…