Blaze at DFDS Logistics in Canal Road, near Gordon Promenade in …
A huge blaze that broke out at an industrial park spread from a pile of rubbish, the fire brigade has confirmed.
The fire at global freight company DFDS Logistics in Canal Road in Gravesend[1] started on Friday night and took firefighters eight hours to extinguish[2].
The fire in the Gordon Promenade area of Gravesend. Picture: Jamie Goddard
A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue said: “It’s believed the fire was started deliberately after a pile of rubbish caught fire and spread to a lorry trailer.”
The blaze at the industrial yard which housed a number of lorries, began at around 9.30pm and took six fire engines until 5am the next morning to put out.
A drone was used to help fight the flames as well as a bulk water carrier and a technical rescue unit.
Smoke coming from the fire. Picture: Jamie Goddard
Thick black smoke could still be seen for miles around and people living nearby were urged to keep doors and windows closed.
One witness said: “There was thick, thick black smoke after one bang, which sounded like an explosion. It’s a massive fire.”
A police spokesman said the force is not investigating the blaze.
References
- ^ Gravesend (www.kentonline.co.uk)
- ^ took firefighters eight hours to extinguish (www.kentonline.co.uk)