Fire crews battled a massive blaze that broke out in a country lane for several hours.

Four fire engines were called to Wass Drove Road in Westmarsh, near Canterbury, just before 7.45am today.

The route was sealed off as the teams tried to extinguish the flames, which had spread across a number of outbuildings.

A fire service spokesman advised those living nearby to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke.

Firefighters remained in Westmarsh for much of the afternoon and by 2.30pm the response was scaled down to two fire engines.

As of 4.30pm, the spokesman said firefighting operations had been completed and crews had left.

"No casualties were reported," they added.