A fire broke out this afternoon in a small industrial unit located on Barton Hill Drive, Minster on Sea, near Sheerness. The Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the incident.

The call was received at 3.07pm, and three fire engines were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters swiftly brought the flames under control, preventing further damage to the industrial unit.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. The fire is believed to have originated from a nearby skip fire, which then spread to the industrial unit.

The quick response and effective action by the Kent Fire and Rescue Service ensured that the fire was contained and extinguished promptly.