Frittenden chicken farm blaze now extinguished

The huge fire at a chicken farm on Cranbrook Road in Frittenden yesterday has now been safely put out.

More than 50 firefighters were called in to tackle the fire that created a huge plume of smoke. At its height 10 crews fought the fire, which started in farm buildings in Cranbrook Road, Frittenden, near Staplehurst, at about 11:20am.

Smoke from the blaze could be seen from several miles way. People living near to the fire were advised to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors shut.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said crews scaled down their efforts in the afternoon. No-one was injured in the fire, but an investigation will now take place to identify the cause.