Firefighters have extinguished a large scrapyard blaze in Rochester overnight. Kent Fire and Rescue...

Published: 9:34 am August 13, 2025
Updated: 11:24 am October 13, 2025
Six Fire Engines Tackle Overnight Scrapyard Blaze in Rochester

 

Firefighters have extinguished a large scrapyard blaze in Rochester overnight.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at 10:35pm on Tuesday (12 August) to reports of a fire at a scrapyard on Street Record, Medway. Six fire engines and a bulk water carrier attended the scene.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus used high-pressure hose reel jets and main jets to bring the fire under control, with operations concluding shortly after 12:30am on Wednesday.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is believed to be linked to a vehicle battery.

 

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