Garden Blaze in Maidstone Sparked by Electrical Fault in Pool Pump
A garden fire on Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone triggered a large emergency response this evening after an electrical fault sparked a blaze that spread across fencing and trees.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at 5.46pm to reports of a fire in a residential garden. Four fire engines were sent to the scene, with crews wearing breathing apparatus using high-pressure hose reel jets and main jets to bring the flames under control.
The fire is believed to have started in a pool pump, which caught alight due to an electrical fault, rapidly spreading to nearby fencing, trees, and a garden shed.
Key Details:
- Location: Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone
- Fire response: 4 fire engines, breathing apparatus, hose reel jets, main jet
- Cause: Electrical fault in pool pump
- Kent Police also attended to assist with safety measures
- No injuries reported
Residents are reminded to regularly check the condition and wiring of outdoor electrical equipment, especially during warm weather.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has not issued any further safety warnings at this stage, but investigations into the precise cause continue.
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