Early Saturday morning, a significant house fire broke out in Invicta Park, Maidstone, prompting an extensive emergency response. Kent Fire and Rescue Service dispatched eight fire engines to the scene around 3:12 AM. Firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, used high-pressure hose reel jets to battle the blaze. The incident continued until it was brought under control by 8:21 AM.
Four residents were treated by SECAmb paramedics for smoke inhalation and subsequently taken to the hospital. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
