Major fire at block of flats in Kent started in bin store but 'cause unknown'
It broke out at Conqueror House on Crabble Road in Dover just after 1am on Easter Sunday, April 20.
More than 40 homes were forced to evacuate with families moved into emergency accommodation at local hotels.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) says investigations are ongoing and the cause is not yet known.
In a statement, KFRS said: "Investigations confirm the origin of the fire was in the area of the bin store.
"Investigations are ongoing and the cause is unknown pending further lines of enquiries by Kent Police, which we will support.
"The fire is confirmed to have occurred at one block - Conqueror House - and affected multiple flats. The full extent of damage is being ascertained.
"At the time of the incident, two people were passed into the care of SECAmb for precautionary checks."
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