The blaze broke out after spreading to a large grass area. Due to smoke from...

Published: 11:34 pm July 16, 2022
Updated: 7:19 am October 8, 2025
A Fireworks Display Goes Horribly Wrong On The Isle Of Sheerness Resulting A A Massive Blaze

The blaze broke out after spreading to a large grass area.

Due to smoke from a fire at Barton Point Coastal Park, firefighters are advising residents near Marine Parade in Sheerness to close windows and doors.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has sent five fire engines, a fogging unit, and an all-terrain vehicle on the scene, and crews are using hose reel jets and beaters to fight a grass fire about 400m x 250m in size.

There have been no reports of injuries.

 

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