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Kent fire crews evacuate Herne Bay seafront care home Kent fire crews evacuate Herne Bay seafront care home
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The Laleham care home in Herne Bay has been evacuated after a fire, emergency services sayThe Laleham care home in Herne Bay has been evacuated after a fire, emergency services say
A seafront care home in Kent has been evacuated after a fire broke out in the building.A seafront care home in Kent has been evacuated after a fire broke out in the building.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service said it responded to a blaze on the second floor of The Laleham care home in Herne Bay, which started at 08:20 GMT on Sunday.Kent Fire and Rescue Service said it responded to a blaze on the second floor of The Laleham care home in Herne Bay, which started at 08:20 GMT on Sunday.
Eight fire engines attended the scene at Central Parade and 56 residents were evacuated, the service said.Eight fire engines attended the scene at Central Parade and 56 residents were evacuated, the service said.
A Kent fire spokesperson said the flames had since been extinguished after they spread to the roof of the building, adding the cause of the blaze is not yet known. A Kent fire spokesperson said the flames had since been extinguished after they spread to the roof of the building, adding the cause of the blaze was not yet known.
One person has been treated by paramedics, it added. A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance Service said one person had been treated by paramedics and taken to hospital.
Four fire engines remain at the scene damping down hotspots.Four fire engines remain at the scene damping down hotspots.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said it was assisting the fire service with the response.A spokesperson for Kent Police said it was assisting the fire service with the response.
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