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Kent Fire and Rescue Service

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Fire continues to rage at scrap yard

Crews will be on site for at least another day, Kent Fire & Rescue Service says.

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5,000 tonnes of scrap metal alight, fire crews say

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are responding to the fire at a recycling centre in Gravesend.

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Fire in derelict school building 'deliberate'

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to Ordnance Street, Chatham around 18:30 BST on Saturday.

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Warning of wildfire risk as dry weather continues

The service said spring's dry and warm weather has increased the risk of wildfires in the county.

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Pub licence at risk over alleged fire safety failings

The Red Dog in High Halstow has failed to meet safety standards, a fire service said.

A yellow lorry pulled up on to the hard shoulder of the M20 motorway has flame and dark, black smoke emerging from the vehicle. Traffic is at a standstill on the motorway. Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police are in attendance.

Section of M20 closed due to lorry fire

Highways officers say traffic on the motorway near Folkestone was being diverted via the A20.

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Caravan fire burns metres from row of houses

People were told not to travel to the area as flames and thick smoked filled the air.

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'Heavy smoke' warning due to waste fire

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is advising nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed.

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Tumble dryer warning after building fire

Kent Fire & Rescue Service says two engines attended and crews extinguished the flames.