A significant house fire in Sandling Road, Saltwood, near Hythe, prompted a rapid response from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred on January 14, 2024, saw five fire engines and a team of 25 firefighters tackling the blaze.
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The emergency services, including electrical and gas safety engineers, Kent Police, and the KFRS Volunteer Response Team, rushed to the scene following reports of a house ablaze. Upon arrival, firefighters found a detached property engulfed in smoke, and it quickly became apparent that a large-scale response was needed to contain the flames.