Smoke Warning as Huge Fire Rips Through Gravesend Recycling Site
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has issued a blunt warning to anyone near Crete Hall Road in Gravesend: keep your windows and doors shut tight. A massive fire at a recycling facility is sending thick smoke billowing across the area.
Crete Hall Road Blaze: The Latest
At just after 2:08 AM on Monday, 26 May 2025, emergency crews scrambled to tackle a major blaze at a recycling plant in Gravesham, Kent. The fire quickly escalated, prompting an intense response.
Emergency Crews Battle Flames
- Three fire engines and a bulk water carrier are battling the fire on the ground.
- Firefighters are using main hose jets to try to bring the inferno under control.
- Heavy smoke is spreading, triggering serious health and safety alerts for locals.
Public Safety Alert: What You Need to Do
Kent Fire and Rescue Service warns residents, workers, and travellers near the scene to:
- Keep all windows and doors firmly closed to block out harmful smoke.
- Avoid the area if you can to prevent exposure and allow emergency services to work.
- Alert anyone without internet access about the smoke hazard to protect vulnerable groups.
Smoke inhalation is dangerous, especially for children, the elderly, and those with breathing problems. Take all precautions seriously.
Fire Still Raging, Cause Unknown
The fire is ongoing, and thankfully, no injuries have been reported so far. Authorities say the cause is still unclear and an investigation will begin once firefighters gain full control.
