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Flat fire in Harold Road, Cliftonville, could have been started by cigarette

A discarded cigarette end is believed to have started a fire in a block of flats.

Two fire crews put out the blaze in Harold Road, Cliftonville, Margate, on Sunday at 1.50pm just as many were watching the England v Panama world cup game.

Firefighters arrived after reports of smoke coming from the four-storey building and, using breathing apparatus, found a fire on the landing of the fourth floor.

Flat fire in Harold Road, Cliftonville. Picture: Google (2691834)
Flat fire in Harold Road, Cliftonville. Picture: Google (2691834)

It was put out with a hose-reel jet connected to a nearby fire hydrant in the street.

Crews then fitted smoke alarms in the communal areas of the property.

There were no reported injuries.

The fire service were sent to the scene. Stock pic (2691858)
The fire service were sent to the scene. Stock pic (2691858)

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue said: "The fire is believed to be accidental and caused by a discarded cigarette."

For smoking safety information click on this fire link.

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