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Yalding: The Boathouse pub evacuated following kitchen fire just weeks after £1.3million refurbishment

17:13, 25 June 2018

updated: 18:16, 25 June 2018

A pub that only reopened last month after a £1.3 million refurbishment has been evacuated following a kitchen fire.

Crews were called to The Boathouse, formerly known as The Anchor, in Yalding just before 4.30pm after receiving reports of smoke coming from the building.

There is one reported casualty who is being treated by paramedics.

Drinkers and diners were evacuated after a fire at The Boathouse in Yalding (2710321)
Drinkers and diners were evacuated after a fire at The Boathouse in Yalding (2710321)

Witnesses said an air ambulance landed nearby and a chef had been taken to hospital.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

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