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Cause of fire in derelict building in Bath Street, Gravesend believed to be deliberate

19:39, 05 October 2024

updated: 20:41, 05 October 2024

Fire crews believe a blaze that broke out in a derelict hospital building was started deliberately.

Emergency crews were called to the former maternity unit in Bath Street in Gravesend at 4.30pm yesterday.

Fire crews were called ro a derelict building fire in Gravesend
Fire crews were called ro a derelict building fire in Gravesend

Police and three fire engines attended, and crews wore breathing apparatus while extinguishing the flames.

Nobody was injured and the fire was out by 6pm.

A Kent Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the cause was thought to have been deliberate.

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