Massive Blaze Hits Kent Field – Now Under Control
Firefighters Battle Huge Flames Near Gravesend
A large fire tore through a field in Cobham, Kent, on Sunday evening. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) sprang into action at 6.45pm after reports of a blaze on Church Road.
15 Engines and Specialists Tackle the Inferno
At the height of the chaos, 15 fire engines, a bulk water carrier, and a technical rescue unit flooded the scene. Fire crews battled flames engulfing a full hectare (2.47 acres) of farmland.
Cause Unknown but Not Suspicious
KFRS confirmed the fire isn’t being treated as suspicious, though the exact cause remains a mystery. Some firefighters remain on site, damping down hot spots to prevent flare-ups.
Smoke Warning Lifted – Return to Normal
Authorities have now lifted earlier warnings advising locals to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke drift. The community can breathe easier as the danger passes.
