Suspected gas leak at industrial site in Aylesford

30+ Incident Thursday 21 July 2022 08:40

Thursday 21 July 2022 13:23
Fire engines: 2
Equipment: PPE - Breathing apparatus
Special support vehicles: Height vehicle, Incident support unit

Update at 1500: 

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a gas leak at an industrial premises in Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford. 

Two fire engines attended, as well as a height vehicle and an incident support unit. 

Crews monitored the leak, which was coming from a tanker, and helped to make the scene safe before leaving duty of care with the site management. 

The earlier advice to close windows and doors is no longer in place. Please share this update with anyone in the affected area who may not have access to social media. Thank you. 

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Kent Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance at a reported gas leak at an industrial premises in Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford. 

Two fire engines are at the scene, as well as an incident support unit, where crews are monitoring the suspected gas leak from a tanker. 

There is no immediate risk to the public but as a precaution, people living and working in the immediate area are advised to close their windows and doors. Please share this update with anyone in the affected area who may not have access to social media. Thank you.