Four dogs dead and three people hurt after 'suspicious' multi-vehicle fire

Published: 13:35 EDT, 1 November 2026 | Updated: 13:35 EDT, 1 November 2026 Four dogs have tragically died, and three people were treated by medics for minor burns after a suspicious multi-vehicle fire in a UK town. Firefighters were called at 12.42am this morning to reports of three vans and a car on fire on Avery Way, All Hallows in Rochester, Kent.Four fire engines and a bulk water carrier were rushed to the scene, with firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using 'hose-reel jets' to extinguish the huge blaze. Crews spent more than an hour and a half dealing with the incident before leaving the scene at 2.20am.Kent Police also attended, with the fire currently being treated as suspicious. Three people were treated by medics from South East Coast Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation and 'minor' burns but four dogs died. Four dogs have died and three people have been injured following a fire involving three vans and a car on Avery Way in Allhallows, KentA spokesperson for the fire service said: 'Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of four vehicles alight, involving three vans and a car on Avery Way, All Hallows in Rochester. Four fire engines and a bulk water carrier attended, crews wearing breathing apparatus used hose-reel jets to extinguish the fire.'Three people were passed into the care of SECAmb who were treated for smoke inhalation and minor burns. Four dogs sadly passed away.'Kent Police were also in attendance. The cause of the fire is currently being treated as suspicious.'