30+ Incident Friday 07 March 2025 16:11
Medway
Final update: 17:37
Crews have now extinguished the fire, and are no longer advising people to avoid the area on Town Road, Cliffe Woods in Rochester.
Please share this information with any loved ones in the area who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.
Initial update:
Crews are advising people living or travelling near Town Road, Cliffe Woods in Rochester to avoid the area as there is a large smoke plume.
We're also advising people to close their windows and doors if they live locally.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been called to reports of a large open fire in Town Road, Cliffe Woods in Rochester. Four fire engines are currently in attendance. Crews, wearing breathing apparatus are using a main jet to extinguish the fire.
Please share this information with any loved ones in the area who may be affected but do not have access to the internet.