Blaze Breaks Out in East Peckham: Fire Crews Race to Scene
Fire Strikes Pound Road
On Sunday, 7th September 2015, chaos unfolded on Pound Road in East Peckham, Tonbridge, as a fire erupted late afternoon. The Kent Fire and Rescue Service sprang into action after receiving emergency calls around 6.05pm.
Firefighting Battles Flames
Two fire engines arrived swiftly. Firefighters, clad in breathing apparatus, fought the fire head-on. Hose reel jets tackled the blaze that had already wrecked two wheelie bins and threatened nearby buildings.
Crews deployed a high-pressure ventilation fan to blow thick smoke from the building, helping save the structure from further damage.
Quick Response Keeps Injuries at Bay
Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Fire investigators are now digging deep to uncover what sparked the fire.
