Six fire engines respond to house blaze

Six fire engines and a height vehicle have responded to a blaze at a house in Kent.

Firefighters have urged people living or travelling near Hamstreet, near Ashford, to close windows and doors due to the smoke.

They said people should also keep away from the area.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said just after 12:00 GMT that crews were working hard to contain and extinguish the flames.

It said people should share information about the blaze with those who may be affected, but do not have internet access.