Blaze breaks out at Aylesford pub – eight fire engines rush in
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has scrambled eight fire engines and a height vehicle to tackle a massive fire ripping through a pub on High Street, Aylesford. Firefighters found thick smoke and flames pouring from a first-floor window on arrival.
Thankfully, there are no reports of injuries. But locals are being told to keep windows and doors shut as choking smoke blankets the area.
Firefighters battle flames on pub roof
Crews are fighting the blaze with compressed air foam, hose reel jets, and powerful main jets. The height vehicle is key in battling the flames as they spread onto the building’s roof.
All hands on deck to douse hotspots
Firefighters remain on scene, meticulously turning over debris and damping down hotspots to prevent flare-ups.
Cause of fire under investigation
A full investigation will be launched to uncover what sparked the fire. Meanwhile, emergency services continue their efforts to bring the situation under control.
