Update at 10.05pm on 31 August: 

Firefighting work is now complete at the scene of a fire involving a large compost heap in Burham Road, Rochester, and crews have left the scene. 

No injuries were reported and the cause is not yet known. 

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Update at 6pm on 31 August: 

Kent Fire and Rescue Service remains in attendance at a fire involving a large compost heap in Burham Road, Rochester. 

The earlier message advising people living and working nearby to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution, due to smoke coming from the incident has now been lifted. 

Please share this update with anyone who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you. 

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Update at 4pm on 31 August: 

Kent Fire and Rescue Service remains in attendance at a fire involving a large compost heap in Burham Road, Rochester. 

Three fire engines and a water carrier are at the scene, where crews are using hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. 

The technical rescue team is also in attendance and firefighters are using a telehandler machine to help break down the heap. 

People living and working nearby are still advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution, due to smoke coming from the incident. 

Please share this update with anyone who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you. 
 

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Kent Fire and Rescue Service is at the scene of a fire involving a large pile of compost in Burham Road, Rochester. 

Four fire engines and a bulk water carrier are in attendance, with crews working to extinguish the fire. 

People living and working nearby are advised to close their windows and doors as a precaution, due to smoke coming from the incident. 

Please share this update with anyone who might not have access to the internet or social media. Thank you.