Crews are facing a major fire in Whistable Harbor. A commercial building has been on fire for more than three hours.
Nearby families have been told to avoid the area. Although businesses and residents have also been urged to keep their doors and windows closed.
A Kent Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is on fire at a commercial premises in Whitstable Harbor. Ten fire trucks and a fire truck height, and crews are making steady progress with hose coil jets and compressed air foam to deal with the fire.
“Anyone living or working nearby is advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke, and to avoid the area whenever possible while emergency services deal with the incident. Please share this message with anyone without Internet access, thank you. “
As a result of the fire, public transport must be diverted to the area. A spokesman for Stagecoach South East said: “Due to a fire in Whitstable Harbor, we have to divert all services along Cromwell Road and cannot service Whitstable High Street. It affects services 4, 5 and Triangle. “.
A number of Kent Fire and Rescue Service personnel are believed to be at the scene. And smoke can be seen filling the horizon of Whitstable and Tankerton.
This is an ongoing incident. Below we will bring more as we get it
Read more related articles Read more related articles