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More than 40 flats evacuated in Dover due to overnight fire | 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 | 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) says. | |
The fire service said it had sent 12 fire engines and two height vehicles to the blaze in Crabble Hill which had been reported at about 01:10 BST on Sunday. | |
In an update at 16:40 BST on Sunday, the fire service says all 12 fire engines remain at the scene, but the number will be reduced, with crews due to remain on site overnight. | |
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Kent Police are also at the scene, but the cause of the fire is not yet known." | |
Fire crews evacuated 42 flats, with Dover District Council saying it was offering support and providing emergency accommodation to those affected. | |
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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