Joint arson probe launched after yobs torch Folkestone hospital A joint investigation has been launched...

Published: 11:08 pm August 12, 2019
Updated: 11:08 pm August 12, 2019

Joint arson probe launched after yobs torch Folkestone hospital

A joint investigation has been launched after flurry fighters spent the evening tackling a blaze that had been set at Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone. https:///youtu.be/VU321fOzl8Q Crews were alerted to smoke issuing from the building just after 8pm on Tuesday evening. Eight fire appliances rushed to the scene to carry out a search after reports from neighbours claimed yobs were seen moments earlier starting fires. A number of appliances remain are at the scene tackling a blaze in Radnor Park Road, Folkestone. Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s Emergency Control Centre was alerted to the fire at 8.38pm and crews were quickly on the scene. A command support unit and height vehicle are also in attendance. Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus are using a main jet and hose reels to fight the fire and are carrying out a search of the property. There are no reports of any casualties

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