Firefighters tackled a house fire in St Richards Road, Deal, this afternoon after emergency services were alerted to the incident.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the blaze at 3:40 PM and dispatched three fire engines to the scene.

Firefighting Efforts

Crews used a combination of:

• Fog spikes
• High-pressure hose reel jets
• Forcible entry tools including axes, crowbars, and a Halligan bar

The fire was successfully extinguished by 5:35 PM.

No Injuries Reported

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and firefighters remained at the scene to ensure the area was safe.

Cause Under Investigation

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is urged to contact Kent Fire and Rescue Service.