22-04-2025
Police investigation underway into Dover apartment block fire as donations flood in
Community donations have been flooding in for families evacuated during a large fire at a block of flats in Dover.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to Conqueror House in Crabble Hill just after 1am on Easter Sunday.
Firefighting operations are now complete after crews spent the day yesterday making sure that there were no hotspots.
Kent Police are now managing the building while further investigations into the cause take place.
Jackie McGarry from the Dover Working Men's Club says they've been overwhelmed by the kindness of locals.
"This is what Dover community has done. I said that I would be the hub for any donations, not expecting half as much as what we have. "
"Sadly we've had to tell people that we are sorry but no more donations at the moment but we have toiletries, we have clothing, we have bedding, there's new duvets and everything."
All residents were accounted for, and two people were checked over by SECAmb paramedics for smoke inhalation.
Dover District Council has been working to offer support and provide emergency accommodation to those affected.
Around thirty people are thought to be staying in nearby hotels.
Leader of Dover District Council Kevin Mills said some families had sadly lost everything and would need lots of support.
Cllr Kevin Mills, Leader of Dover District Council spoke to reporter Joe Coshan.
The KFRS Volunteer Response Team also attended, providing welfare support for the crew and assistance to displaced residents.
A fundraiser set up to help those affected is hoping to collect £3500.
Meanwhile Maya's Community Support Centre is also offering those affected help with clothing and toiletries.
