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Road closed following house fire in Dymchurch Road, Hythe

11:50, 08 March 2023

updated: 14:35, 08 March 2023

A road has been closed as crews on seven fire engines were sent to tackle a house fire in Hythe.

The blaze broke out at the property off Dymchurch Road, between Redoubt Way (Redoubt Bends) and Botolphs Bridge Road, at around 9.30am.

Fire crews were called after a blaze broke out in Hythe. Picture: UKNIP
Fire crews were called after a blaze broke out in Hythe. Picture: UKNIP
The building has been damaged in the fire in Hythe
The building has been damaged in the fire in Hythe

The road has been closed in both directions as firefighters remain at the scene.

Initially, seven engines were sent to the incident, but by midday this was reduced to two.

Crews continue to dampen down any remaining hotspots.

The single-storey property was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries have been reported.

Police are also at the incident. Picture: UKNIP
Police are also at the incident. Picture: UKNIP

KFRS' volunteer response team also attended to provide support to the affected residents.

The cause is not yet known.

KCC Highways said: "Please use alternate route and expect delays in the area."

Police are at the scene and controlling the traffic.

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