Skip fire in Rochester
7 Incident Thursday 07 August 2025 21:08
Thursday 07 August 2025
21:34
Fire engines: 2
Equipment: Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet, Firefighting - Main jet (hose)
Medway
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of skip fire on Maidstone Road, Rochester.
Two fire engines attended and crews used main and hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.
There are no reported injuries and the cause is believed to be linked to discarded smoking materials.
Crews are reminding people to make sure cigarettes are fully out and cooled before being disposed of.