Massive Blaze Rips Through Sandgate Home on Christmas Eve
Eight fire engines and water carriers rushed to tackle a huge fire tearing through a property on Sunnyside Road, Sandgate, near Folkestone. The emergency call came just after 5pm on Christmas Eve.
Forty Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Water Shortages
Forty firefighters and officers are battling the inferno, using a water relay system due to low local water pressure. Additional water carriers are ferrying supplies to keep hoses pumping non-stop.
Road Closures and Safety Warnings in Place
Authorities have shut the road to aid firefighting efforts. Nearby residents and workers are urged to keep windows and doors firmly closed to block out heavy smoke.
A Kent Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service is at a house fire in Sunnyside Road, Sandgate. Eight fire engines and a bulk water carrier are on scene, working hard to put the fire out. We advise everyone nearby to close windows and doors as smoke is drifting in the area. Please share this info with anyone who might not have internet access.”
Cause of Fire Under Investigation
The exact cause of the blaze remains unknown as investigations continue.
