Two seriously burned in Dartford flat fire that lasted ten hours

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 18:01 · Archive

Two people suffered serious burns in a flat fire on Bodycomb Street in Dartford that kept emergency services engaged for more than ten hours.

Two people suffered serious burns in a flat fire on Bodycomb Street at Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet in Dartford on Friday. Firefighters were called at 8.44pm and the incident was not stood down until 8.58am on Saturday, a response lasting more than ten hours.

Six further people were treated for smoke inhalation. All eight people affected were taken to hospital. Smoke and water damage affected other areas of the building, prompting the evacuation of residents. A rest centre was set up for those displaced.

Jim Dickson, MP for Dartford, said on Facebook that 'multiple individuals were harmed and have been taken to hospital'. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

How it is being reported

• Two seriously burned and six people treated after Dartford flat fireTwo people have ‘serious burns’ after a flat fire on Bodycomb Street in Dartford, with emergency services at the scene for more than 10 hours.This Is Local London · 25 Oct, 17:26
• Two seriously burned and six people treated after Dartford flat fireTwo people have ‘serious burns’ after a flat fire on Bodycomb Street in Dartford, with emergency services at the scene for more than 10 hours.News Shopper · 25 Oct, 17:26

In this story: Dartford · Bodycomb Street · Castle Hill · Ebbsfleet · Kent Fire & Rescue Service · Jim Dickson

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