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Man taken to hospital after tumble dryer fire in Melville Road, Maidstone

By: James Walker

Published: 00:00, 02 September 2014

Updated: 17:58, 02 September 2014

A man has been taken to hospital after a tumble dryer started a small fire in a cellar this afternoon.

The man was taken to be treated for smoke inhalation after the blaze broke out in Melville Road at about 4.20pm.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire engines to the scene and remained there until 5.15pm.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Stock image
Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Stock image

A thermal imaging camera was used to make sure no hotspots were present before crews left.

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