Kent RSPCA endangered by wildfire that swept up a nearby golf club

By Samantha Allen

Published: August 15, 2022 | 8:38 AM GMT

On Sunday afternoon, an out-of-control blaze in Kent threatened the RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre.

At around 2.30 p.m., flames blasted through the Oast Park Golf Course in Snodland, in the Sandhole region, just next to a center holding rescued animals.

Firefighters are presently taking water from a neighboring residence in an effort to extinguish the blaze.

The RSPCA center said on Facebook, “We have had several inquiries from the public questioning the fire behind our facility and if we need assistance.

Firefighters are now battling the blaze, and all animals and personnel are unharmed. The fire is right next to the RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre which houses animals that were victims of cruelty and neglect At around 2.30pm the flames ripped through the former golf course in the Sandhole area, just off Malling Road

This is one of numerous fires that broke out over the weekend; now, nine fire engines are combating a blaze in Lambsfrith Grove, Gillingham.

Yesterday, firefighters fought their seventh fire in a month on Dartford Heath. According to the warning, there will be toxins and odors for many days.

Ten fire engines and staff responded to a crop fire on Oxenturn Road in Wye, Ashford, on Saturday.

This year, the Kent Fire and Rescue Service has attended to over 400 grass and wildfires.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.