Fire crews were called to a huge cornfield fire in Margate last night (August 8).
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze off Broadley Road and St Peter’s Road, at midnight.
Five engines and two all-terrain vehicles attended the scene. Crews arrived to find around ten hectares of cut corn alight.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet, a fire fogging unit and beaters to tackle the blaze. No casualties were reported and the cause has not yet been established.
Residents reported smelling smoke across Margate, Westbrook, Westgate and into Birchington. In Meregate ash from the blaze fell into gardens.
Crews finished at the scene at 2am. Kent Police was also in attendance.
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Robster how do you know it’s schools that have burnt anything. Show Kathy your proof