Trees on fire in Woodchurch spreads to parked cars
Four fire engines were called to reports of a blaze on Brook Street in Woodchurch, Ashford. Fire crews and a bulk water carrier attended the incident which involved a long…
Man suffers burns after shed and car destroyed by early morning blaze near Ashford
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to Front Road in Woodchurch, near Ashford, shortly after 4.00am this morning, 16 July, to reports of a shed and a car alight.…
Wildfire warning as the mercury in Kent rockets into the 30s
CLA South East is calling on the public to take extra care in the countryside due to the increased fire risk as warm, dry, and settled conditions have elevated wildfire…
Public appeal after damage caused to motorbikes in Tunbridge Wells arson attack
Police Officers are investigating a suspected arson in Tunbridge Wells. The incident happened between 1.30am and 2.30am on Thursday 16 June 2022, at an address in Springfield Road. Motorbikes damaged…
‘Cowardly’ arsonist poured petrol through letterbox of woman and young family’s Gravesend home
An arsonist is starting a prison sentence after targeting a young family in Gravesend. On 31 March 2021, Brandon Jones went to an address in the town occupied by a…
Police probe suspected arson at football club in Wye
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) were called to a blaze at a football club near Scotton Street, Wye just after 2am on Sunday 19 June 2022. The fire was…
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…