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Tragic House Fire in Kent Claims Teenage Girl's Life

1/4/2026

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A house fire in Hamstreet, Kent, on December 31 resulted in the death of a teenage girl.
Six Kent Fire and Rescue Service engines responded.
Another child and an adult were hospitalized.
An investigation into the cause is ongoing.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service chief executive Ann Millington expressed condolences and urged affected community members to seek support.

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Story summary

A house fire in Hamstreet, Kent, on December 31 resulted in the death of a teenage girl.
Six Kent Fire and Rescue Service engines responded.
Another child and an adult were hospitalized.
An investigation into the cause is ongoing.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service chief executive Ann Millington expressed condolences and urged affected community members to seek support.