MORE than 40 flats were evacuated after a fire erupted in the early hours of this morning.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has revealed 12 fire engines and two height vehicles were required to tackle the blaze.
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Crews quickly evacuated 42 flats with Dover District Council working around the clock to offer additional support.
Two people were assessed at the scene for smoke inhalation but no further serious injuries have been reported.
A volunteer response team also attended to help provide welfare support to displaced residents.
Firefighters responded to calls made just before 1am as flames could be seen coming from the building.
The flats have been built in a former paper mill which also houses a gym, store and escape room attraction.
Crabble Hill has also been sealed off by police from Buckland Bridge to Pioneer Road.
Ellie Gibbs told KentOnline: “It is pretty heartbreaking that this has happened during the Easter holiday.”
Stephen Lane, of nearby Oswald Road in Dover, said: “I could see the fire brigade with high hose jets still putting out the flames on the roof. It is terrible.”
A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: “I was woken up by the noise at 3am and have been kept awake since.
“I have never seen so many fire engines and police cars in one place before.”
An investigation has been launched as the cause of the fire remains unknown.
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