Margate Tail of Terror: Dog triggers family home blaze by switching on toaster
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is urging pet owners to keep an eye on their mischievous mutts and crafty cats, following a house fire that’s believed to have been started…
Casualty of deep fat fryer blaze treated by paramedics at Dover takeaway
Library image A dangerous blaze broke out at a takeaway shop in Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover on Friday evening, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the night sky. The incident…
Vehicle fire on coastbound M20 near Ashford
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a car on fire on the M20 between Junction 8 and 9 eastbound, near Ashford. Two fire engines arrived just…
House fire in Ramsgate – Two people reportedly airlifted to hospital
Kent Fire and Rescue Services was called to a house fire in St Mildreds Road, Ramsgate on at 10.20am Saturday 12 October. Four fire engines attended, and crews wearing breathing…
Alert waste collection crew prevent budding blaze in Whitstable
A quick-thinking waste collection crew that spotted rubbish smouldering in the back of their refuse collection lorry have been praised. The team from the Canterbury City Council’s contractor Canenco grabbed…
Tragic explosion in Charing: Woman dies following bungalow blast
Kent Fire and Rescue Services responded to a devastating explosion at a bungalow on Canterbury Road, in Charing just before midday on September 19. Upon arrival, they found the property…
Woman airlifted to London hospital after dramatic bungalow explosion near Ashford
A tranquil morning in Charing, near Ashford, was shattered by a devastating explosion at a bungalow on Canterbury Road. Kent Fire and Rescue Services rushed to the scene just before…
Court date set for Canterbury antisocial behaviour suspects after fiery rampage
Library image Two suspects are to appear in court in relation to antisocial behaviour in Canterbury. Kent Police carried out an investigation into reports of incidents in the Thanington area,…
Life sentence for arsonist who set fire to Faversham house as two slept upstairs
An arsonist who set fire to a house in Faversham while two people slept upstairs has been jailed for life. In the early hours of Thursday 6 July 2023 Duncan…
Police investigate suspected arson at Folkestone School
Library image Kent Police was called to Church Road in Folkestone following a fire which is believed to have started between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Thursday 15 August 2024. The…