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House Fire on Kilndown Close, Allington, Kent
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Core Event
In the early hours of Monday, October 19, a house fire broke out on Kilndown Close in the Allington district of Maidstone, Kent. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) received the call just before 02:00 BST and dispatched six fire engines and a height-water-cannon vehicle to the scene.
Response Operations
Firefighters used breathing apparatus and main jets to bring the blaze under control. The smoke plume lingered for several hours, prompting a public advisory to keep windows and doors closed. One resident was examined by SECAmb paramedics as a precaution; no injuries were reported. By 06:30 BST four fire engines and the height vehicle remained on-scene, and the crews left the location shortly after 07:45 BST once the fire was fully extinguished.
Investigation
KFRS confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the fire has been launched. As of the latest update, the origin of the blaze remains unknown.
Official Statements & Responses
A KFRS spokesperson advised residents and travelers near Kilndown Close to close windows and doors while smoke was present, later lifting the advisory once the fire was out. The service also noted that members of its Volunteer Response Team were on site to offer advice and support to affected neighbours.
Verbatim Quotes
- “People living or travelling near Kilndown Close in Allington, Maidstone, are advised to close windows and doors due to smoke coming from a house fire.” — Rescue — Rescue
- “30am, the spokesperson added: "Four fire engines and a height vehicle remain at the scene of a house fire in Kilndown Close in Allington, Maidstone.” — the spokesperson — the spokesperson
- “Firefighters have extinguished a house fire in Kilndown Close in Allington, Maidstone.” — fire service spokesperson — fire service spokesperson