'We are deeply saddened': Brewery burns to the ground after lightning strike
Chris Drummond, Brewery founder
The owners of a brewery in Tunbridge Wells which burned to the ground after being struck by lightning say they are 'deeply saddened' by what happened.
The fire broke out at the Good Things Brewing Co on Sunday as stormy weather battered the South East.
East Sussex and Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called at 13:07 on to the barn which was part of the brewery at Sandhill Lane, Eridge.
At the height of the fire, six fire engines were at the scene.
The brewery posted a statement on social media, saying they were shocked but grateful for the messages of they had received. They said: "Our beloved 17th century barn, the home to our brewery was struck by lightning today and has sadly burned to the ground".
The statement also confirmed that none of the team were injured during the incident as there weren't any staff on the site.
Following a weekend of weather-related incidents, East Sussex and Kent Fire and Rescue Service shared some key pointers on how people can keep their homes and businesses safe.
They are urging people to do some research to find out:
Whether your area has flooded before and if there is any specific flood advice for your area
How to turn off your electricity and gas supplies
What is covered by your insurance
Who you can call if you need assistance
While it's impossible to completely flood-proof a property, there are lots of things you can do to reduce the damage flooding can cause.