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Fire at greenhouse in Cockreed Lane, New Romney

08:00, 09 July 2016

updated: 08:01, 09 July 2016

Police are treating a break-in and large fire at an industrial greenhouse as suspicious.

They are looking for information after a number of buildings were broken into and petrol gardening equipment stolen.

A vehicle is believed to have been used in the incident.

The greenhouse on fire. Picture and video Sally Sullivan
The greenhouse on fire. Picture and video Sally Sullivan

Fire crews in four engines tackled the blaze overnight.

Firefighters were called out at 2.39am to Cockreed Lane in New Romney.

The greenhouse was just over 30ft by 13ft wide, and was being used to store tractors and equipment.

A hose reel, main jet and hydrant were used to quell the blaze, and one pump is still there damping down.

There are no reports of any injurie

Anyone with information is urged to call 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/23009/16.

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