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Grass in Woodchurch near Tenterden destroyed in fire spreading 15 acres

09:00, 12 July 2015

updated: 09:48, 12 July 2015

Firefighters tackled a blaze which destroyed 15 acres of grassland.

Crews were called to the area in Woodchurch near Tenterden at 4.15pm yesterday to tackle the blaze.

The cut grass had ignited and 3 engines were used to extinguish the flames.

There were three outdoor fires in east Kent yesterday. File picture
There were three outdoor fires in east Kent yesterday. File picture

They were on the scene for just over an hour and a half.

No injuries were reported though but the cause is yet to be established.

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