Flames Erupt on Rochester Street: Firefighters Smash Blaze in 20 Minutes
Kent Fire and Rescue Service raced to New Road, Rochester, after reports of a fire in a three-storey building at 6.18pm on Monday evening.
Crews arrived to a thick plume of black smoke billowing from an external flat roof on the ground floor. Quick on the scene, firefighters unleashed a powerful hose reel to tackle the blaze head-on.
Swift Action Saves the Day
Firefighters worked efficiently, spending about 20 minutes damping down the fiery threat. By just before 7pm, the flames were under control, and crews left the property safe and secure.
