A large shed fire in Hildenborough led to a significant emergency response this afternoon, with Kent Fire and Rescue Service urging residents to close windows and doors due to heavy smoke.
Firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 3:20 PM on Thursday, 8 May, and three %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% engines responded to the incident. Crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used main jets and high-pressure hose reels to tackle the blaze, which sent thick smoke across the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% and Malling area.
%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% Police also attended the scene to assist with the response.
By 6:30 PM, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% confirmed the fire had been fully extinguished and the earlier public safety warning had been lifted. There were no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire remains under %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%.
Public Safety Response
In the early stages, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% shut due to smoke inhalation concerns. %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% locals to share this advisory with anyone not connected to the internet.
