Fireworks Gone Wrong Spark Massive Blaze on Isle of Sheerness
A fire broke out after two model aircraft with fireworks attached sparked a huge grass blaze at Barton Point Coastal Park. The flames quickly spread across a large area, causing major disruption for local residents.
Smoke Forces Window Closures in Sheerness
Thick smoke from the fire near Marine Parade, Sheerness, has forced firefighters to advise nearby residents to keep all windows and doors firmly shut. The blaze has shown no signs of slowing down.
Kent Fire and Rescue Battles 400m by 250m Inferno
- Kent Fire and Rescue Service deployed five fire engines, a fogging unit, and an all-terrain vehicle to the scene.
- Crews are using hose reel jets and beaters to tame the grass fire stretching approximately 400m by 250m.
- No injuries have been reported so far.
Firefighters Face Ongoing Underground Fire
The fire continues to burn underground, with temperatures soaring over 150 degrees Celsius. Firefighters remain on site as they battle intense heat beneath the surface.
Specialists from Kent Fire and Rescue’s Technical Rescue Unit are using drone-mounted thermal imaging cameras to pinpoint hidden hot spots, helping to target the flames more efficiently.
