A person has been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire that broke out outside a conservatory in Meopham, near Gravesend, on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
Kent Fire and Rescue Called to Wrotham Road
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the blaze at a property on Wrotham Road at 5:24pm. Two fire engines were dispatched to the scene, arriving shortly before 5:50pm.
Firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, used high-pressure hose reel jets to bring the fire under control. The fire was located on the exterior of a conservatory.
One person was assessed at the scene for minor smoke inhalation, but no hospitalisation was required.
Cause Believed to Be Accidental
A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue confirmed that the fire was accidental and is believed to have been caused by discarded smoking materials.
Crews remained at the scene for a short time to ensure the area was safe and to prevent further ignition.
Fire Safety Reminder
Fire officers are reminding residents to properly dispose of cigarettes and smoking materials and to avoid placing them near combustible items, particularly during warmer months when exterior structures are more vulnerable to ignition.
