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Snodland fire: More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze Snodland fire: More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze
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More than 100 firefighters are tackling a large fire at a block of flats in Kent. More than 100 firefighters have been tackling a large fire at a block of flats in Kent.
The fire in Polloyfield Close, Holborough Lakes in Snodland, was reported at about 06:50 BST, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said.The fire in Polloyfield Close, Holborough Lakes in Snodland, was reported at about 06:50 BST, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said.
A spokesman said 15 fire engines were at the scene. The cause of the fire is not yet known. A spokesman said 15 fire engines were at the scene at the peak of the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The building was evacuated and there were no reports of anyone being injured.The building was evacuated and there were no reports of anyone being injured.
A spokesman for the fire service said: "Crews are likely to be on the scene for some time, and the road is currently closed from the A228 junction with the entrance to the estate. A community briefing centre has been set up for the residents of the 22 flats in the block in Lambe Close, Manley Boulevard, the fire service said.
A spokesman for the fire service said: "Crews are likely to remain on the scene for some time.
"It is believed that everyone has been accounted for and a rest centre has been put in place for residents.""It is believed that everyone has been accounted for and a rest centre has been put in place for residents."
Kent Police and the South East Coast Ambulance Service are also at the scene. Kent Police and the South East Coast Ambulance Service were also at the scene.
The British Red Cross has also sent a support vehicle to support residents affected by the fire.The British Red Cross has also sent a support vehicle to support residents affected by the fire.
Eyewitness Les Jeal said: "It's calmed down now, the whole block is evacuated and everyone is accounted for and safe.
"The local Snodland community have come together and rounded up donations for the families affected."
He said online fundraising pages had been set up for those forced to leave their homes.
"Most families have been left with just the clothes on their backs."