A small fire broke out at a popular pub overnight.

Firefighters were called to the See-Ho, in Pear Tree Lane, Shorne, near Gravesend, just after 12.30am today.

The fire was thankfully small, contained to private accommodation and has not affected opening. It is due to open at midday as usual.

Crews, wearing breathing apparatus, discovered a small fire on the stairs. They put it out and cleared smoke from the property with a strong fan.

They then checked the fire was fully out using a thermal imaging camera.

The pub's occupants had been alerted by an automatic fire alarm and had managed to get out by the time crews arrived.

They were given oxygen therapy after breathing in smoke.

The fire is believed to have been caused by heat from some laundry that had been recently tumble dried.

Fire crews left just before 1.30am.