Preston Street

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) remains at the scene of a fire involving a commercial premises in Preston Street, Faversham.

Control operators received a call shortly after 2.11pm this afternoon (Wednesday 31st December) and sent nine fire engines and a height vehicle to The Alexander Centre.

It's believed that fire crews, wearing breathing apparatus and a technical rescue unit were sent to the scene.

The Alexander Centre told SFM News: "a fire broke out in the roof of the Gatefield Hall. Thankfully, no-one was in the building and no-one has been harmed".