Fire at electrical substation in Gillingham
7 Incident Tuesday 01 July 2025 18:41
Tuesday 01 July 2025
21:06
Fire engines: 2
Partner agencies: South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb)
Equipment: Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet, Firefighting - Main jet (hose)
Medway
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an electrical unit alight at a substation on Maidstone Road, Gillingham.
Two fire engines attended, and crews used hose reel jets, main jets and dry powder to extinguish the flames.
Four people were checked over by SECAmb paramedics for mild smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental, caused by an electrical fault.