Police are investigating a fatal fire that broke out on Shorncliffe Road in Folkestone, Kent. The incident occurred at around 10:30am on Thursday, 17 February 2022, near the junction with Christ Church Road.
Kent Police and Kent Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene after reports of a fire at a residential property. Emergency crews, including the South East Coast Ambulance Service, attended and battled the flames. Tragically, a person was found deceased inside the property.
The circumstances surrounding the fire are currently being treated as suspicious. Detectives have launched a full investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and the events leading up to it.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Witnesses or those with relevant details can contact Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/31784/22. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Kent Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
