A kitchen fire in a flat in Pilots View, Horsted, Chatham, prompted an emergency response from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service on Saturday, 18 November 2023. The incident, which occurred in the mid-afternoon, was efficiently managed, preventing any further escalation.
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Incident Timeline and Response: The fire service received the call at 3.24pm and quickly dispatched two fire engines to the scene. Upon arrival, the fire crews, equipped with personal protective equipment and breathing apparatus, tackled the blaze. The fire was extinguished using a hose reel jet, a standard piece of firefighting equipment effective in such scenarios.