Crates alight in Linton, Maidstone
30+ Incident Friday 19 May 2023 23:53
Saturday 20 May 2023
07:10
Fire engines: 5
Partner agencies: Kent Police
Equipment: Rescue - Safe access equipment, Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet, Firefighting - Main jet (hose)
Special support vehicles: Bulk water carrier, Technical rescue unit
Maidstone
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a large amount of wooden crates alight off Linton Hill, in Linton, Maidstone.
Five fire engines were sent to the scene, as well as a bulk water carrier and the technical rescue unit.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the blaze using hose reel jets and compressed air foam. Crews also used a Telehandler machine to create a fire break and stop the flames from spreading.
No injuries were reported.
The cause is not yet known but is believed to be suspicious.