Cause of hay bale fire near Rochester being treated as 'suspicious'

2,000 tonnes of hay bales were destroyed

Author: Cam HallPublished 2nd Sep 2024

Fire crews say they are treating the cause of a hay bale fire near Rochester as "suspicious."

Kent Fire & Rescue Service were called to Rye Street, Cliffe, in the early hours of Monday.

Three fire engines and a telehandler attended, and people in the area were asked to keep doors and windows closed.

2,000 tonnes of hay bales were destroyed in the fire.

No injuries have been reported.