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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Fire continues to rage at scrap yard
More than two dozen firefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a scrap yard in Kent which broke out more than 24 hours ago. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said it was called to the London Scrap Terminal in Northfleet Mill in Crete Hall Road, Gravesend, shortly after 02:00 BST on Monday. On Tuesday morning, 25 fire fighters were still working to put out the "deep seated" fire, which has seen an estimated 5,000 tonnes of scrap metal caught alight. The fire service is asking residents nearby to keep windows closed as there is heavy smoke in the area. The fire service is using a high-volume pump to take water from the nearby estuary to tackle the fire. Jim Chaston, from KFRS, said: "We working really hard, with great help from the on-site staff using their heavy machinery, to work our way into the hotspots." Mr Chaston said he expects crews to remain at the scrap yard until "at least tomorrow". "From there, it's really about how quickly we can work our way into the pile," he said. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, Mr Jones added. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. 5,000 tonnes of scrap metal alight, fire crews say Kent Fire & Rescue Service
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Fire continues to rage at scrap yard in Gravesend
More than two dozen firefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a scrap yard in Kent which broke out more than 24 hours Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said it was called to the London Scrap Terminal in Northfleet Mill in Crete Hall Road, Gravesend, shortly after 02:00 BST on Tuesday morning, 25 fire fighters were still working to put out the "deep seated" fire, which has seen an estimated 5,000 tonnes of scrap metal caught fire service is asking residents nearby to keep windows closed as there is heavy smoke in the area. The fire service is using a high-volume pump to take water from the nearby estuary to tackle the Chaston, from KFRS, said: "We working really hard, with great help from the on-site staff using their heavy machinery, to work our way into the hotspots."Mr Chaston said he expects crews to remain at the scrap yard until "at least tomorrow"."From there, it's really about how quickly we can work our way into the pile," he cause of the fire is currently unknown, Mr Jones added.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Warning of wildfire risk as dry weather continues
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is warning of the risk of wildfires, as the warm and dry weather continues. The service is launching a new online warning system, in partnership with Natural England. Farmers in the county have already warned they face reduced yields because of the extended dry spell, with the UK on track for its driest spring on record. KRFS said it had already attended three wildfires in 2025. Phillip Rice, group manager at KFRS, said: "Wildfires can devastate communities, wildlife, and our countryside - and the majority start accidentally. "Staying aware of fire severity levels and taking simple preventative steps, means everyone can play a crucial part in protecting our county from serious fires this summer." The Met Office provides a fire severity index, which KFRS shares on its online page. The warnings will be shared by KFRS when they reach high. It said anyone discovering a wildfire should evacuate to a safe distance immediately and ring 999, and should not try to tackle it themselves. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Farmer's yield concerns after no 'meaningful rain' Exceptionally low river levels raise fears over water supplies Next 10 days crucial for farmers 'praying' for rain Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record UK on track for driest spring on record 'I lost £40,000 worth of crops in a field fire' Kent Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Kent Fire and Rescue Service warns of dry weather wildfire risk
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is warning of the risk of wildfires, as the warm and dry weather service is launching a new online warning system, in partnership with Natural in the county have already warned they face reduced yields because of the extended dry spell, with the UK on track for its driest spring on said it had already attended three wildfires in 2025. Phillip Rice, group manager at KFRS, said: "Wildfires can devastate communities, wildlife, and our countryside - and the majority start accidentally."Staying aware of fire severity levels and taking simple preventative steps, means everyone can play a crucial part in protecting our county from serious fires this summer."The Met Office provides a fire severity index, which KFRS shares on its online warnings will be shared by KFRS when they reach said anyone discovering a wildfire should evacuate to a safe distance immediately and ring 999, and should not try to tackle it themselves.
ITV News
07-05-2025
- General
- ITV News
Major fire at block of flats in Kent started in bin store but 'cause unknown'
The fire service has confirmed that a major blaze at a block of flats in Kent started in a bin store. 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."
