Caravan goes up in flames in Margate

The caravan blaze by Dane Park Image Jamie Bullock

The cause of a caravan fire in Margate last night (July 8) is not yet known.

The caravan, which had previously been converted for use by a food business but then sold on, went up in flames at Dane Park at around 6.30pm.

It is understood that the vehicle had been left at the roadside for several months and had been “trashed” but in the last few days had been repainted.

Photo Frank Leppard

A Kent Fire and Rescue  Service spokesperson said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a caravan alight in Dane Park, Margate.

“Crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the flames using a hose reel jet. There were no reported injuries and the cause is not yet known.”

Crews finished at the scene at 6.46pm.

Police were not required to attend.