A fire in a recycling container sparked an emergency response from three engines.

Crews were called to a blaze in a 20ft recycling container on Mill Street in Snodland yesterday lunchtime.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a high-pressure hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

No casualties were reported.

The cause is believed to be accidental, and the incident was wrapped up by 2pm.

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