Appeal following fire at Folkestone property

Witnesses are sought following a fire at a Folkestone property which officers are treating as suspicious.

Kent Police was called at 10.06pm on Wednesday 21 October 2026 to a suspected arson at a property in Dura Way, Folkestone.

Officers attended along with Kent Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire.

Investigation

Initial enquiries at the scene led to suspicious items being located. A temporary road closure was put in place and nearby residents were evacuated.

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the MOD attended and carried out a controlled detonation as a precaution. Residents have since returned to their homes and officers remain in the area while enquiries are completed.

Appeal

An investigation is ongoing and officers are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

Witnesses, including those with CCTV or dashcam footage from the evening of the incident, should contact Kent Police on 01303 289600 quoting 21-1557.