Firefighters called to 20 tonnes of burning tyres in Swanscombe (From News Shopper)

Firefighters called to 20 tonnes of burning tyres in Swanscombe

3:10pm Thursday 23rd August 2012 in News By Alan Woods

FIREFIGHTERS have been called to 20 tonnes of burning tyres in Swanscombe.

Five fire engines were called to Manor Way at around 2pm this afternoon (August 23).

They used two hose reel jets and a compressed air foam system to tackle the blaze.

Witnesses said black smoke could be seen from as far away as Gravesend.

Officers from Kent Police also attended the blaze to carry out road traffic control in London Road, Swanscombe. It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured by the fire.

Can you see smoke from where you are? Did you see what happened? Email your pictures or stories to awoods@london.newsquest.co.uk .