30+ Incident Thursday 18 July 2019 02:10
Swale
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a shed and fence fire on St Johns Road in Faversham.Two fire engines were in attendance and crews arrived to find the fire spreading to two sheds and a nearby fence. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet and compressed air foam to tackle the blaze, which is believed to have spread from an unattended brazier. No casualties were reported and the cause is believed to be accidental.Following the incident, crews are urging the public to take care when using barbecues, braziers, fire pits and chimineas. Ensure the fire is kept a safe distance from buildings, sheds, fences or vegetation, and never leave them unattended.