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Kent Fire and Rescue called to flat fire in Broadstairs

By: Alex Jee ajee@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 16:09, 13 February 2023

Updated: 16:09, 13 February 2023

Firefighters battled a large fire at a block of flats.

Crews were called to the blaze at the building in Fosters Avenue, Broadstairs, late last night.

A block of flats in Fosters Avenue, Broadstairs, caught fire last night. Picture: Hazim Nazir

A total of seven fire engines and a height vehicle were sent to the scene just before midnight.

Kent Fire and Rescue Services' volunteer response team also attended to support affected residents.

Following a three-and-a-half hour battle, firefighters were able to extinguish the flames using hose reel jets and main jets.

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Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

A fire services spokesperson said: "It’s believed the fire started in the garden and spread to the roof space of the property.

"The cause is not yet known."

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