People are being urged to avoid an area of Faversham after a fire broke out in the early hours.

Ten fire engines, a command support unit, and a height vehicle were all sent to Salters Lane in Faversham after the blaze broke out at 18 minutes after midnight this morning (Saturday).

Emergency services have been there throughout the night. Stock photo

People living in the surrounding area were advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke coming from a residential property.

Officers also asked people to avoid the area while emergency services – including Kent Police, KFRS Volunteer Response Team and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) – worked at the scene.

They worked throughout the night and in an update at 6am, KFRS said things were being scaled back.

The statement said: “The earlier advice for residents near Salters Lane in Faversham to close windows and doors has been lifted, however people are still urged to avoid the area.

Fire crews are in attendance. Stock picture

“Please share this information with loved ones and neighbours in the affected area who may not have access to the internet.

“Four fire engines, a height vehicle, a command support unit, and a technical rescue team remain at the scene of the house fire. The fire is under control and crews are making good progress.

“KFRS’ volunteer response team was deployed early on in the incident to support impacted residents.

“Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service are also in attendance.”



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