Fire in derelict school building - Ashford
30+ Incident Wednesday 31 May 2023 04:57
Wednesday 31 May 2023
08:09
Fire engines: 4
Partner agencies: Electrical safety engineer (UK Power Networks), Gas safety engineer, Kent Police
Equipment: PPE - Breathing apparatus, Water - hydrant supply, Firefighting - Main jet (hose)
Special support vehicles: Height vehicle
Ashford
Firefighters were called to reports of a derelict former school building on fire in Stanhope Road, Ashford. Upon arrival they found the building well alight with smoke issuing.
Two fire engines were initially sent to the scene, however the size of the incident meant that additional resources were quickly dispatched. Crews wearing breathing apparatus fought the fire with main jets and a height platform.
There are no reports of any injuries and the cause of the fire has not yet been established.