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Vans on fire at Perry Court Farm garden centre and shop near Wye

16:23, 05 August 2020

updated: 17:23, 05 August 2020

A fire is ripping through a farm yard after two vans caught light.

Firefighters received reports of a van blaze at Perry Court Farm, which is also home to a garden centre and farm shop, near Wye just after 3pm.

A large fire is currently ripping through a farm yard. Picture: Andy Clark
A large fire is currently ripping through a farm yard. Picture: Andy Clark

Upon arrival, a second was found to be alight.

Three fire engines are at the scene just off the A28 Canterbury Road, with an incident report calling one vehicle "well alight".

A spokesman said: "Crews have been using compressed air foam to extinguish the blaze. No casualties have been reported and the cause is not yet known."

A large amount of smoke is choking the surrounding area.

Perry Court Farm also has a tea room alongside 300 acres of fruit and vegetable growing fields.

More information as we get it.

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