A stud farm near Dartford has caught fire.

A barn and outbuildings at the Oakview Stud Farm in Lombard Street, Horton Kirby, have been reported alight.

Crews from north Kent have been sent, as have specialist crews and equipment from as far away as Maidstone, Medway and Sittingbourne.

Initial calls were received at 4.15pm and the fire service has already increased the response from eight fire engines to 10 and they expect to be on the scene for several hours.

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