A large fire has broken out on a farm near Ashford, sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky.

Crews are currently tackling the blaze which has engulfed a barn in East Brabourne.

Five fire engines were dispatched to the farm after the fire broke out at about 11.30am.

It happened close to Hatch Park, which is home deer and wild boar.

Witnesses have reported seeing a large amount of white and black smoke coming from a barn.

A fire spokeswoman said: "We are currently responding to a barn fire in East Brabourne.

"At its height, five fire engines and a bulk water carrier were sent to the scene, and crews wearing breathing apparatus have been using compressed air foam and hose reel jets to tackle the blaze.

"One fire engine and a bulk water carrier now remain at the scene."

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