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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 HillFire 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. A council says it is working "round the clock" to find emergency accommodation for residents after 42 flats were evacuated following a major fire in Dover.
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. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said the blaze broke out at Conquest House in Crabble Hill at about 01:10 BST 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. The property's landlord, Town and Country Housing, said it was arranging hotel accommodation for those who needed immediate help.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Kent Police are also at the scene, but the cause of the fire is not yet known." Dover District Council set up an emergency centre at the offices in the early hours of Sunday where the Salvation Army and Red Cross provided food and water.
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. A spokesperson for the council said: "We continue to support work being undertaken by landlords, Town and Country Housing, and to work with Kent Police and Kent Fire and Rescue Service.
"We are helping to find emergency accommodation for those who need it and continue to work hard to provide assistance."
Town and Country Housing, the landlord of the flats, says it will meet with residents from Tuesday to explore short and medium-term housing options.
"Our thoughts are with the residents of Conqueror House, and our immediate priority is to support those affected," a spokesperson said.
Town and Country Housing says it is arranging week-long hotel stays for all those who need immediate help.
"We will be collaborating with fire or police investigation. It is too early to comment on the cause of the fire, or when residents may be able to return to their homes," they added.
The fire service said it sent 12 fire engines and two height vehicles at the height of the blaze.
A spokesperson for the fire service says the cause of the fire is not yet known.
KFRS added its volunteer response team also attended to provide welfare support 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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