Fire crews tackle bungalow fire following explosion in Kent village

Firefighters were called to Canterbury Road, Charing at lunchtime today (Thursday 19 September). Credit: PA

Fire crews have been tackling a bungalow fire in a Kent village following an explosion.

Firefighters were called to Canterbury Road, Charing at lunchtime today (Thursday 19 September).

One person has been taken to hospital by ambulance.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service have tonight said the fire has been extinguished.

In a statement posted at 9.30pm, a spokesperson said: "All hotspots have been extinguished and firefighting operations are now complete at the scene of the bungalow fire in Canterbury Road in Charing.

"Kent Police are now managing the scene and the road will remain close until further notice.

"An investigation into the cause will begin when it is safe to do so."

  • Daniel Noonan, Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Earlier today, an ambulance spokesperson said: "SECAmb were called at approx. 11:50am this morning (19/09/24) to reports of a bungalow fire, following an explosion in Charing, Ashford.

"Crews assessed and treated one female at the scene, before being joined by The Air Ambulance Charity, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, who airlifted the patient to Kings College Hospital in London for further medical treatment."

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