30+ Incident Friday 22 July 2022 14:38
Folkestone and Hythe
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is currently responding to a fire at a substation on Park Farm Road in Folkestone. Four fire engines are in attendance, and crews are using compressed air foam to extinguish the fire, which has spread to a number of surrounding trees. No casualties have been reported.
Update 9pm
Fire crews have worked closely with partner agencies including Kent Police, UK Power Networks and the Environment Agency to deal with the incident, with main firefighting operations complete at 8.08pm. One fire engine and crew remain in attendance to ensure public safety while final measures are taken to make the scene safe.