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Wildfire smoke is drifting across the estuary, affecting the Isle of Grain, Southend, and Rochester, which is situated within Kent.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 7
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Wildfire smoke is drifting across the estuary, affecting the Isle of Grain, Southend, and Rochester, which is situated within Kent.

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Isle of GrainSouthendKENTRochester

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  1. Wildfires were battled in Tenterden, Tunbridge Wells, Rochester, and Maidstone near the River Medway on August 16, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Emergency services, including the South East Coast Ambulance Service, are responding to a large-scale wildfire incident affecting the Isle of Grain.Sub-event
  3. Wildfire smoke impacts Isle of Grain, Southend, and Rochester in Kent.1 source

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