Fire crews called to Dane Valley undergrowth blaze

Crew at the scene Photo Adrian Handley

Six fire engines and the all-terrain vehicle are currently in attendance at a fire in Dane Valley Woods.

The fire service was called at 3.35pm.

Photo Adrian Handley

(UPDATED) A Kent Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been called to reports of undergrowth alight off Dane Valley Road, in Margate.

“Six fire engines and an all-terrain vehicle are in attendance and crews are using hose reel jets and flexi packs to extinguish the flames.

“Due to smoke coming from the incident, people living and working nearby are asked to close their windows and doors as a precaution.”