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.