Crews were called to a chimney fire caused by a build up of twigs and branches near Herne Bay.

They arrived at the scene in North Stream, Marshside just after 8pm last night, eventually gaining access to the blaze in the double chimney by removing brickwork and plaster.

Firefighters then advised the home owner to contact chimney sweep in the morning and left the property just after 10pm.

The fire service is urging anyone with a chimney in their home or business to clean it regularly and sign up to their clean sweep alert by visiting their website.