People living in 50 homes had to be evacuated early today after a fire in a block of flats.

About 20 firefighters tackled the blaze that destroyed a third-floor apartment in Dover. Three other flats were damaged.

Crews were called to Royal Victoria Place - in the former Royal Victoria Hospital building - in High Street at 12.30am.

No one was injured and emergency accommodation was provided overnight.

All the residents have now been allowed to return.

Fire crews left the scene at about 3.15am. The cause of the blaze is being investigated by Kent Fire and Rescue Service and Kent Police.

Did you take any pictures of the fire? Email them to multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk.