Man Charged Over Roaring Blaze That Evacuated Kent Home

Kent Police rushed to a fire at a property in Roosevelt Road around 4pm on Tuesday, 23 April 2024.

Firefighters Contain Flames, Man Hospitalised then Released

Kent Fire and Rescue Service quickly brought the blaze under control while officers evacuated the building’s occupants. The South East Coast Ambulance Service also attended the scene. A man was taken to hospital but was later discharged.

Dennis Ryan, 59, Faces Arson Charge

On Wednesday 24 April, police charged Dennis Ryan, 59, of Roosevelt Road, with arson with intent to endanger life.

Ryan was remanded and due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 25 April.

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