A fire in a chimney has prompted a safety warning to stop others suffering the same fate.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze in Summer Leeze in Ashford just after 7.45pm yesterday.

One fire engine attended and crews used a ladder and specialist equipment to get up to the chimney, tackle the blaze and remove debris.

It was all dealt with by 8.30pm.

No injuries were reported, and the cause is believed to be accidental.

Firefighters used the opportunity to remind people to get all chimneys cleaned and inspected to ensure they are in good working order.

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