Fire crews in Whitstable rescue dog from flat in suspected battery charger blaze
Four fire engines and a height vehicle were sent a home in St. Andrews Close, Whitstable after reports of a blaze. When the first Kent Fire and Rescue crews arrived…
Having a working smoke alarm saved our lives says father from Deal
A father from Deal is urging Kent and Medway residents to check they have working smoke alarms after a fire ripped through the basement of his home. ‘Andy’ had been…
Firefighters’ li-ion battery safety warning after spate of blazes in Kent
A safety warning on the use of lithium-ion batteries is being issued by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) following several battery related fires this month. A safety warning on…
MBE for high-rise building safety pioneer with Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Paul Grimwood, a principal fire engineer at Kent Fire and Rescue Service and a well-respected industry expert, has dedicated his career to keeping people safe and today (2 June), his…
Margate arson suspect remanded to appear before Crown Court
A suspect has been charged in connection with a fire in Margate. Kent Police was called to Sandhurst Place in the town at around 6.20pm on Friday 27 May 2022…
CCTV image released after arson attack on pub in Chatham
A CCTV image has been issued as part of an ongoing investigation into an arson at a pub in Chatham. It is believed the man pictured may have important information…
CCTV appeal for information following Wilkinson’s store arson
A CCTV image of a woman who may have important information on an arson at a shop in Gillingham has been released by Kent Police. At around 3.15pm on Friday…
Arrest made after suspected ‘Tiger Moth’ arson
An arrest has been made by officers investigating a suspected arson at a pub near Rochester Airport. Kent Police was called at around 11.25pm on Thursday 5 May 2022 to…
Violent Canterbury arsonist who carried out serious unprovoked assault is jailed for 8 years
Richard Barham, jailed for 8 years An arsonist who carried out a serious assault and later set fire to a number of cars in Canterbury has been jailed. Richard Barham…
Convoy of UK fire service kit and equipment arrives in Dover via Ashford en route to Ukraine
Photo: FIRE AID A further convoy of UK fire service kit and equipment has now left the UK and is on its way to Ukraine to provide vital support to…