Firefighters tackled a shed fire in Hildenborough on 8 May, prompting safety warnings due to...
Published: 8:20 pm May 8, 2025
Updated: 1:13 pm October 8, 2025
Shed Fire in Hildenborough Prompts Emergency Response and Safety Advisory

A large shed fire in Hildenborough led to a significant emergency response this afternoon, with Kent Fire and Rescue Service urging residents to close windows and doors due to heavy smoke.

Firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 3:20 PM on Thursday, 8 May, and three fire engines responded to the incident. Crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used main jets and high-pressure hose reels to tackle the blaze, which sent thick smoke across the Tonbridge and Malling area.
 

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