Firefighters tackle large blaze at Smurfit Kappa Townsend Hook paper mill

Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:30 pm

Firefighters tackle large blaze at Smurfit Kappa Townsend Hook paper mill

UNITED KINGDOM (From Kent Online) -- A fire broke out at a mill in Snodland on Wednesday morning.

Five engines raced to the Smurfit Kappa Townsend Hook site in Mill Street at 8.41am, after the blaze started in a machine.

It was quickly brought under control thanks to the company's sprinkler system and by crews using breathing apparatus, and hose reel jets.

Firefighter remained at the site until 2pm.

A spokesman for Smurfit Kappa said that the fire had caused minimal disruption to the firm and praised the fire service for their swift actions.

No one was injured. Details of damage have not yet been released.