M25 Fire: Vehicle Engulfed in Flames Near Swanley
Kent Fire and Rescue extinguished the blaze, with no injuries reported.
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A vehicle fire occurred on the M25 clockwise carriageway close to Swanley. Kent Fire and Rescue Service received the call at 6.44pm on [Date of incident, if known, otherwise omit]. The incident took place between junction three, connecting to the M20, and junction four, which leads to Orpington.
Firefighting Operations
M25 Incident Triggers M20 Disruption
Emergency services responded to a collision on the M25, leading to significant traffic delays on the M20.
Three fire engines were dispatched to the scene to tackle the blaze. Firefighters used breathing apparatus to safely combat the flames. The fire was reported as under control by 7.16pm, approximately 32 minutes after the initial response.
No injuries were sustained by members of the public or emergency personnel in connection with the vehicle fire. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear.
Questions this report answers
+What happened on the M25 near Swanley?
A vehicle caught fire on the M25 clockwise carriageway near Swanley. Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded with three fire engines to extinguish the flames.
+Were there any injuries from the M25 fire?
No injuries were reported as a result of the vehicle fire on the M25 near Swanley. Emergency services confirmed that all individuals were accounted for.
+When was the M25 fire dealt with?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at 6.44pm and had the fire under control by 7.16pm. The response time was approximately 32 minutes.
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