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Fire crews tackle blazing caravan in Greyhound Road, Minster, Sheppey

12:11, 09 August 2022

updated: 15:07, 09 August 2022

Four fire crews have been fighting a caravan blaze.

Black billowing clouds of smoke could be seen coming from the fire in Greyhound Road, Minster, Sheppey.

Black smoke rises into the air from a caravan fire in Greyhound Road, Minster. Picture: Louise McLaren
Black smoke rises into the air from a caravan fire in Greyhound Road, Minster. Picture: Louise McLaren
Black smoke rises into the air from a caravan fire in Greyhound Road, Minster, Sheppey. Picture: Louise McLaren
Black smoke rises into the air from a caravan fire in Greyhound Road, Minster, Sheppey. Picture: Louise McLaren

One person was treated for smoke inhalation. Two caravans and an outbuilding were damaged.

Four fire engines were at the scene. Crews used hose-reel and main jets to extinguish the flames.

All persons were accounted for.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said at 3pm: "Firefighting operations at the scene have now been completed. Crews used hose-reel jets and main jets to extinguish the fire which had spread to two caravans and an outbuilding. One person was treated for smoke inhalation."

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