Update at 5pm on 14 October 2023: 

People living near to Mickleburgh Avenue, Herne Bay, are no longer advised to close windows and doors following a roof fire at a bungalow. 

The fire is now out and the incident has been reduced to one fire engine. 

KFRS' volunteer response team is also on-hand to offer advice and support to affected residents. 

Please share this update with loved ones in the affected area, who might not have access to the internet. Thank you.

Initial update: 

People living near to Mickleburgh Avenue in Herne Bay are advised to close windows and doors as a precaution, due to smoke coming from a roof fire at a bungalow. 

Five fire engines and a height vehicle are at the scene, and crews wearing breathing apparatus are using hose reel jets and main jets to bring the fire under control. 

Please share this advice with loved ones in the affected area, who might not have access to the internet. Thank you.