Four fire engines, a height vehicle and a bulk water carrier are currently at the scene of a house fire in Hythe.

Fire crews were called to the three-storey home in Sandling Road, Saltwood, at 8.45am.

Fire crews on their way to the fire

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have been tackling the blaze.

The extent of any damage is not yet known.

Ambulance staff, KFRS' Volunteer Response Team (VRT) and police are also in attendance, and the road has been cordoned off by police.

Two people were assessed by paramedics and treated before being discharged at the scene.

Those living or working in the area are being advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke from the fire.

Crews are also asking the public to avoid the road while the emergency services deal with the incident.

A spokesman for the ambulance service said: "One ambulance crew has attended the scene following reports of a fire.

"There are no reports of serious injuries but we currently remain at the scene."

A spokesman for police added: "Kent Police was called at 9.35am to assist Kent Fire and Rescue Service at the scene of a fire in Sandling Road, Hythe.

"Officers remain at the scene and a section of the road is currently closed."

The cause of the blaze is not yet known.

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