People told to keep windows and doors closed after fire near Kent village

Six fire engines were called to West Hougham near Dover last night

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 29th Apr 2025

People living in a Kent village were told to keep their doors and windows closed last night due to heavy smoke from a fire.

Six fire engines were called to West Hougham near Dover.

An area of wasteland was involved in the blaze.

It's not yet clear how the fire started.

There are no reports of anyone being injured.

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