Kent Fire and Rescue Service has issued a public warning for residents and travellers near Crete Hall Road in Gravesend to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke from a fire at a recycling facility.
Crete Hall Road Recycling Fire: What We Know
At approximately 2:08 AM on Monday, 26 May 2025, emergency services were called to a significant fire at a recycling site in Gravesham, Kent.
Emergency Response:
- Three fire engines and a bulk water carrier are currently at the scene.
- Firefighters are using main hose jets to control and extinguish the blaze.
- Smoke from the fire is spreading across the local area, prompting health and safety warnings.
Public Safety Warning
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has strongly advised those living, working, or travelling near the area to:
- Keep all windows and doors closed
- Avoid the area if possible
- Inform others without internet access of the smoke hazard
Smoke inhalation can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable individuals including children, the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions.
Ongoing Updates
The fire is still being tackled, and no injuries have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and an investigation will be launched once it is brought under control.
