House fire in Folkestone
30+ Incident Sunday 22 February 2026 19:10
Sunday 22 February 2026
20:27
Fire engines: 3
Partner agencies: South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb)
Equipment: Water - hydrant supply, Firefighting - Main jet (hose)
Folkestone and Hythe
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a house fire in Sidney Street, Folkestone.
Three fire engines attended, and crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire in a bedroom using a main jet and water from a hydrant.
One person was handed into the care of SECAmb paramedics, and the cause of the fire is believed to be linked to a candle.