Firefighters tackled a blaze in woods near a hospital.

Crews were called to Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, close to Darent Valley Hospital at 4am this morning.

Five engines and a bulk water carrier were at the scene until about 7am to tackle the fire.

The service is using main and hose reel jets and water from a hydrant in an attempt to put out the blaze.

The cause is believed to be accidental after controlled burning in a skip ignited nearby rubbish and spread to the neighbouring outbuilding.

The earlier advice to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution is no longer in place.

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