30 Incident Tuesday 10 June 2025 21:21
Gravesham
Final update at 10:30pm:
Firefighting operations are now complete and the earlier advice for people living near Dering Way in Gravesend to keep windows and doors closed has now been lifted.
Three fire engines attended, and crews wearing breathing apparatus, used main jets to extinguish a fire involving a caravan and an outbuilding.
There were no reported injuries, and it’s believed the fire stated after a bonfire became out of control.
Following the incident, crews are reminding people to ensure that whenever having a bonfire outside, that it is kept well away from anything that could catch alight, and is supervised at all times. It's also advised to keep a bucket of water nearby.
Initial update:
Crews are advising people living or travelling near Dering Way in Gravesend to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke coming from a fire at a caravan site.
Three fire engines are currently in attendance and crews are working to contain the flames.
Please share this information with anyone in the area who may not have access to the internet.