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Part of Ashford Road in Maidstone closed after house fire

15:05, 30 May 2020

updated: 20:18, 30 May 2020

Four fire crews were called to a blaze in a converted bungalow in Maidstone this afternoon.

Part of the Ashford Road, leading into the town centre, was blocked off in both directions as crews tended to the fire shortly after 1.30pm.

Firefighters have been at the scene of a blaze in Ashford Road, Maidstone. Picture: UKNIP
Firefighters have been at the scene of a blaze in Ashford Road, Maidstone. Picture: UKNIP

Four pumps were used to extinguish the flames at the home, which is near a side entrance to Mote Park.

They left the scene shortly before 2.15pm.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "On arrival crews found a converted bungalow with smoke issuing from the roof.

"There were no reported injuries.

"Crews used breathing apparatus, hose reel jets and a main jet to tackle the blaze."

Firefighters have been at the scene of a blaze in Ashford Road, Maidstone. Picture: UKNIP
Firefighters have been at the scene of a blaze in Ashford Road, Maidstone. Picture: UKNIP
Firefighters have been at the scene of a blaze in Ashford Road, Maidstone. Picture: UKNIP
Firefighters have been at the scene of a blaze in Ashford Road, Maidstone. Picture: UKNIP

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