Firefighters tackle blaze at industrial site

Black smoke billows from an industrial grey building.Image source, Monta Stelmahere
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Firefighters finished their operation at 20:30

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Firefighters have tackled a blaze at an industrial estate in Kent.

Seven fire engines initially responded to the blaze in Ramsgate Road in Port Richborough, Sandwich, at about 15:50 GMT on Sunday, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus used foam and main jets to extinguish the flames.

The fire service advised people to avoid the area, and the blaze was out by 20:30.

KFRS said investigations into the cause of the fire were ongoing.

Black smoke pours out of the roof of an industrial building. Image source, Monta Stelmahere
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Firefighters said they made good progress against the flames

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