Tumble dryer fire in Maidstone
30 Incident Wednesday 15 April 2026 19:49
Wednesday 15 April 2026
20:36
Fire engines: 2
Equipment: PPE - Breathing apparatus, Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet, Firefighting - Positive pressure ventilation fan
Maidstone
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a tumble dryer fire in Hillary Road, Maidstone.
Two fire engines attended and crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.
There were no reported injuries. Firefighters saved one bearded dragon and one leopard gecko.
The cause is not yet known.