Boat fire in Queenborough
24 Incident Thursday 20 November 2025 15:31
Thursday 20 November 2025
19:58
Fire engines: 4
Partner agencies: HM Coastguard, KFRS Volunteer Response Team
Equipment: PPE - Breathing apparatus, Firefighting - Positive pressure ventilation fan
Special support vehicles: Water safety unit
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an electrical fire on a boat in Queenborough, on the Isle of Sheppey.
Four fire engines and the water safety unit attended the scene near South Street, where crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used a battery powered fan as well as natural ventilation methods to deal with the incident.
HM Coastguard were in attendance, as well as the KFRS Volunteer Response Team to support with crew welfare.
No injuries have been reported, and the cause is thought to be from a rechargeable battery.