Blaze Devours 200 Tonnes of Recycling in Fiery Inferno
Six fire engines, a height vehicle, the Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) Technical Rescue Unit, and a bulk water carrier rushed to tackle a massive fire that tore through tonnes of recycling.
Firefighters Battle in Brutal Conditions
Teams battled the blaze with everything they had. They deployed main jets, a compressed air foam system, height vehicles with wetting agents, and fire breaks to choke the flames. The effort went on into the night, with crews staying on-site to stop any flare-ups.
Support Team On Hand to Aid Firefighters
The KFRS Volunteer Response Team was called in to care for the well-being of exhausted firefighters, ensuring they could keep fighting the blaze without risk.
Cause Still a Mystery—No Injuries Reported
About 200 tonnes of recycling were destroyed in the fire. Officials have not yet determined the cause, but thankfully no injuries have been reported.
