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More than 40 flats evacuated in Dover due to overnight fire | |
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Fire crews began evacuating the 42 flats on arrival at the blaze on Crabble Hill | |
More than 40 flats have been evacuated due to a fire overnight in Dover, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said. | More than 40 flats have been evacuated due to a fire overnight in Dover, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said. |
The fire brigade said it needed 12 fire engines and two height vehicles at the peak of the blaze in Crabble Hill, which was still burning on Sunday. | |
Upon arrival, crews began evacuating the 42 flats and Dover District Council was working to offer support and provide emergency accommodation to those affected, said the fire service. | Upon arrival, crews began evacuating the 42 flats and Dover District Council was working to offer support and provide emergency accommodation to those affected, said the fire service. |
KFRS said its volunteer response team also attended to provide welfare support for the crew and assistance to displaced residents. | KFRS said its volunteer response team also attended to provide welfare support for the crew and assistance to displaced residents. |
Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service have been approached for comment. | Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service have been approached for comment. |
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