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A barbecue spark spread into a large blaze, destroying three sheds and leading to a warning from the fire brigade.
The incident happened in Rylands Road in Kennington, Ashford, just before 5.45pm yesterday.
Embers set fire to a hedgerow of conifer trees, which then spread to multiple sheds and fence panels.
Two fire engines were sent to the scene and thankfully no casualties were reported.
Three sheds were destroyed by the fire and a fourth was damaged, as well as fence panels and the hedgerow.
Following the incident, firefighters are urging members of the public to ensure outdoor fires, such as barbecues, fire pits and braziers, are safely positioned before being ignited.
They should be kept on a flat surface and well clear of any property, sheds, fences and overhanging branches, or foliage, which could easily catch alight.
Any outdoor fire should not be left unattended, and should be kept well away from children or pets.
