Blaze Breaks Out Near Cranbrook Kent Fire and Rescue Service rushed to a house fire...

Published: 1:18 pm January 18, 2026
Updated: 8:40 am February 5, 2026
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Blaze Breaks Out Near Cranbrook

Kent Fire and Rescue Service rushed to a house fire on Church Road, Kilndown, near Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells, in the late evening of Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Massive Firefighting Effort

  • Six fire engines deployed
  • Height vehicle and bulk water carrier on site
  • Fire crews battled flames in the roof using high-pressure hose reels and main jets
  • Electrical safety engineers from UK Power Networks assisted
  • Special support included breathing apparatus, a drone, and hydrant water supply

No Injuries, Cause Unknown

Thankfully, no one was hurt during the blaze.

The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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