Kitchen Blaze Sparks Fire Alert in Gillingham
Kent Fire and Rescue Service rushed to Firethorn Close in Gillingham after a kitchen fire broke out. Two fire engines tackled the blaze, quickly getting the situation under control.
Electric Battery Blamed for Flame-Up
Firefighters arrived to find flames raging in the kitchen area. Wearing breathing apparatus, they used hose reel jets to douse the fire. Investigations suggest the fire started accidentally from an electric battery.
No Injuries in Dramatic Firefight
Thankfully, no casualties were reported. The swift action by the Kent fire crews prevented the blaze from spreading further, keeping residents safe and property intact.