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Fire in Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, near Darent Valley Hospital

Firefighters tackled a blaze in woods near a hospital.

Crews were called to Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, close to Darent Valley Hospital at 4am this morning.

Firefighters are at the scene in Darenth Wood Road, Dartford. PictureL Goofle Maps (37522851)
Firefighters are at the scene in Darenth Wood Road, Dartford. PictureL Goofle Maps (37522851)

Five engines and a bulk water carrier were at the scene until about 7am to tackle the fire.

The service is using main and hose reel jets and water from a hydrant in an attempt to put out the blaze.

The cause is believed to be accidental after controlled burning in a skip ignited nearby rubbish and spread to the neighbouring outbuilding.

The earlier advice to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution is no longer in place.

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