Emergency crews called to Broadstairs for second suspected car arson in one morning

A car fire in Upton Road is believed to have been deliberately set

Police and Kent fire service were called to a suspected car arson in Broadstairs this morning (October 8) – the second on the isle in just five hours.

Emergency crews were called to Upton Road at 6.58am to reports of smoke coming from a vehicle.

A Kent Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “One fire engine attended and crews used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

“There are no reported injuries and the cause is believed to be deliberate.”

The crew finished at the scene at 7.32am.

Earlier this morning, at 2.18am, crews were called to Edgar Road in Margate to a car blaze that is also thought to have been started deliberately.

Kent Police has been contacted for further details.