Six Hurt, One Airlifted After Serious Northfleet House Blaze
Flames Break Out on Park Avenue
Emergency services raced to a house fire on Park Avenue, Northfleet, at around 8am on Tuesday, July 29. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) deployed four fire engines. Firefighters, decked out in breathing apparatus, battled the blaze with main and hose reel jets.
Six Treated, One Flown to Hospital
Six people received treatment from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) paramedics at the scene. One victim was airlifted by Kent Air Ambulance for urgent hospital care. Their condition is still unknown.
Firefighters Act Fast, Investigation Underway
A KFRS spokesperson said:
“Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and supported our partner agencies on scene. Fire investigators are now working to determine the cause of the blaze.”
KFRS Volunteer Response Team also helped those affected. The fire’s cause remains a mystery as investigators continue their work.
