Emergency services say ‘intense fire’ spread throughout semi-detached property in Hamstreet near Ashford
A child has died and a second has been taken to hospital after a house fire in Kent, emergency services have said.
The blaze occurred in White Admiral Way in the village of Hamstreet, near Ashford, on Sunday.
Kent fire and rescue service (KFRS) said “an intense fire” had spread throughout the semi-detached property when firefighters arrived shortly after 12.10pm. Six fire engines and a height vehicle were sent to tackle the flames, it said.
A spokesperson said: “Sadly, one child died at the scene and another has been taken to hospital.”
