A mum and her four-year-old son were evacuated after a fire in their kitchen.

Fire crews sent two pumps to the house in Cheriton Road, Folkestone at 6pm last night.

No one was injured but there was severe damage to the kitchen.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "Thanks to a working smoke alarm the young lady and her son were able to get out and wait with a neighbour so no one was injured.

"We think it started due to a build up of grease on the cooker so we would therefore urge people to keep their cookers clean and make sure they have a working smoke alarm."

Firefighters spent one hour at the property and used breathing apparatus, a hose reel and a fan to clear the smoke.