Field fire in Bethersden
24 Incident Monday 24 August 2026 14:39
Monday 24 August 2026
16:09
Fire engines: 6
Equipment: Firefighting - Main jet (hose)
Special support vehicles: Bulk water carrier, Command support unit, Fire fogging unit
Ashford
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a field fire in Norton Lane, Bethersden, Ashford.
Six fire engines, a bulk water carrier, command support unit and fire fogging unit were in attendance and crews used main jets to extinguish the flames.
Thank you to a farmer who helped use a harrow to create a fire break.
There are no reported injuries and the cause is not known.