Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a house fire on Lenside Drive in Bearsted, Maidstone on Sunday 17 May 2026. Four fire engines attended the scene shortly after 5pm, deploying breathing apparatus and hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze on the property’s ground floor.
The swift action by the fire crews prevented further damage to the property. One resident received precautionary checks for suspected smoke inhalation following the incident.
Four fire crews equipped with high-pressure hose reel jets and breathing apparatus tackled the fire effectively, bringing it under control by 6.26pm. The coordinated efforts demonstrated Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s preparedness in handling residential fires swiftly and safely.
The Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s Volunteer Response Team was present at the scene to offer advice and support to those affected by the incident, providing necessary guidance amid the disruption.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the incident.
Firefighters conducted precautionary health checks on one resident for suspected smoke inhalation after the fire was extinguished, though no serious injuries were reported.
Originally published by UKNIP.
