One person was taken to hospital and two others treated by paramedics after a fire at Gravesend.

The blaze broke out in a flat in Harmer Street shortly before 4am Monday.

Four fire engines were called to tackle the blaze, which started in a front room on the third floor.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue said firefighters were still at the scene damping down on Monday morning.

The fire is now out. An investigation into the cause is under way.

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