Four Flats evacuated after Serious Fire in Gravesend

Kent Fire and Rescue Service have been called to a serious flat fire in Parrock Street, Gravesend. Three fire engines attended just after 7pm on Sunday (May 13). Crews evacuated all four flats within the block, and wearing breathing apparatus, they extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet. A high pressure fan was used to clear the building of smoke. The cause of the fire is not yet known and remains under investigation. Parrock Street remains closed at this time with a cordon in place by officers from Kent Police" id="81772">Kent Police

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