Incident at abandoned Ashford nightclub in East Hill sparks huge emergency response

An incident inside an abandoned nightclub has sparked a huge emergency response.

Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the former Liquid nightclub and flour mills in East Hill, Ashford.

Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the scene
Firefighters have been seen entering the building

Officers have cordoned off the road and firefighters have been spotted entering the historic building, which has stood empty for years.

The long-standing landmark was built in 1901 and was first owned by miller Henry Sturges, before becoming a nightclub in later years.

The former Cales, Dusty’s and Liquid nightspot shut in 2014, and is now set to be turned into 53 flats after plans were approved by Ashford Borough Council in 2022.

In September, five fire engines were sent to the unlisted mill after a blaze broke out, but no injuries were reported.

Two months later, an eerie TikTok video revealed how the site looked inside after urban explorers ventured into the building.

Emergency services are currently in East Hill, Ashford

Property developer Oliver Davis purchased the site in 2021 but is yet to start work on the residential development.

The emergency services have been contacted for comment.

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