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Fire fighters battle abandoned caravan fire in Wierton Hill, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone

09:12, 05 June 2020

updated: 09:37, 05 June 2020

An abandoned caravan fire is being investigated as arson attack.

Fire fighters battled the blaze in Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, last night.

Two fire engines attended the fire in Wierton Hill and no casualties were reported.

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the incident is being treated as suspicious and Kent Police confirmed it is being investigated as arson.

A force spokesman said: "We were called at around 9.30pm regarding a caravan alight in Boughton Monchelsea.

"Officers and Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and the fire was extinguished.

"The incident is being investigated as an arson and enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone with information should call the appeal line on 01622 604100, quoting crime reference 46/94480/20.

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