Investigation and response after the fatal blaze
Emergency crews were called to a house on White Admiral Way in Hamstreet, near Ashford, shortly after 12:00 GMT on Sunday following reports of a fire. The incident has already prompted a large-scale response from local fire services, with crews working tirelessly to manage the scene, rescue any potential occupants, and prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring properties. Tragically, a child died as a result of the blaze, underscoring the grave danger such incidents pose to residents and responders alike.
The fire department has described the situation as
