Blaze Breaks Out at Herne Bay Care Home – 56 Evacuated, One Hospitalised
Mass Fire Erupts in Herne Bay Care Home
A major fire tore through a care home on Central Parade, Herne Bay, this morning, sparking a huge emergency tackle. Flames erupted on the second floor and quickly spread to the roof space, forcing a rapid response from fire crews.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) scrambled eight fire engines and two height vehicles to the scene to battle the inferno.
56 Residents Evacuated, One Hospitalised
Firefighters and care staff safely evacuated all 56 residents from the building. One person needed medical attention and has been handed over to South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics.
Multiple agencies joined the response team, including:
- Kent Police
- UK Power Networks (Electrical safety experts)
- Gas safety engineers
- Local authority officials
Firefighters Bring Blaze Under Control
Fire crews wore breathing apparatus and used high-pressure hose reel jets and main jets to douse the flames. A height vehicle was deployed to tackle the fire spreading in the roof space, halting the blaze’s advance.
By 11:50am, the fire was declared extinguished, though four fire engines remain on site to damp down lingering hotspots.
Cause of Fire Still Unknown
The exact cause of the fire remains a mystery. Investigations will begin once the building is safe to enter.
Authorities have advised residents to steer clear of the area while emergency teams continue their work.
