Final update at 2pm on 29 August 

People living or travelling near Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth, Ashford are no longer being advised to keep windows and doors closed following smoke from an earlier fire involving a large pile of manure.

Crews have revisited the scene today and confirmed that only light smoke remains.

We’d like to thank residents once again for their patience and understanding over the past week, while the heap was allowed to burn in the safest way possible.

Please share this update with anyone in the affected area, who might not have access to the website.

Update at 3pm on 28 August

Smoke coming from an earlier fire involving a large pile of manure in Kingsnorth, Ashford, continues to reduce but people nearby are still advised to keep windows and doors closed.

The advice is in place as a precaution while the heap continues to smoulder.

Crews are monitoring a controlled burn at the site in Brockmans Lane, which is a common firefighting tactic for these types of agricultural incidents.

A controlled burn helps to prevent a fire from reigniting and minimises damage to the environment and public, but it can take some time to be fully extinguished, particularly when the fire is deep-seated.

Tom Edwards, Area Manager at Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS), said: “We would like to thank residents in the affected area for their patience and understanding while this incident is ongoing.

“We’re positive the smoke will continue to reduce, and we’re hopeful we’ll be able to lift the advice to close windows and doors soon.

“We’d be grateful if people could share this update with any loved ones or neighbours, who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you.”
 

Update at 9am on 27 August 

Steady progress continues to be made at the scene of an earlier fire involving a large manure pile in Kingsnorth, Ashford. 

Firefighters are continuing to monitor the site in Brockmans Lane, where they are carrying out a controlled burn - a common firefighting tactic for these types of agricultural incidents. 

A controlled burn helps to prevent a fire from reigniting and minimises damage to the environment and public, but it can take some time to be fully extinguished, particularly when the fire is deep-seated. 

While smoke is still coming from the incident, crews are advising people living or working in the affected area to keep their windows and doors closed. 

We would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding while this incident is ongoing. 

Please share this information with any loved ones or neighbours, who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you. 

Update at 11am on 26 August

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has re-visited the site of a manure pile fire near Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth.

Firefighters continue to monitor the situation and are allowing the fire to burn in a controlled manner. Fires of this nature can take some time to fully extinguish, particularly when the fire is deep-seated.

We would like to thank local residents for their patience and understanding while this incident is ongoing.

The advice to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area will likely remain in place for the next few days.

Please share this information with any loved ones or neighbours in the affected area, who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you. 

Update at 11:45am on 25 August 

As firefighters are allowing the manure pile to burn in a controlled way, it continues to smoulder and produce smoke. Residents living near Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth are still advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Crews are making regular visits to the site, and the landowner is working with them to monitor the situation.

Update at 12:20pm on 24 August 

After re-visiting the site of a burning manure pile on Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth, crews are still advising people to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke in the area.

The manure pile is expected to smoulder for some time, and this advice will be updated when firefighters re-visit tomorrow morning.

Update at 4:20pm on 23 August 

People travelling near Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth are still advised to keep windows and doors closed.

The fire is contained, and crews are working with the landowner to prevent any further spread. A re-inspection of the site is planned for later this evening.

Update at 10:30pm on 22 August 

No firefighting activity is currently taking place at this incident on Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth, involving a manure pile alight. Crews will return in the morning to reassess the scene.

As the manure is still producing smoke, residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Initial update

People living near Kingsnorth, in Ashford, are advised to close windows and doors as a precaution, due to smoke coming from a large pile of manure alight.

One fire engine is at the scene, which is on Brockmans Lane, and smoke is expected to remain in the area for a while.

Please share this information with any loved ones or neighbours in the affected area, who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you.