A fire that broke out on a farm in Knowle Hill, Ulcombe, near Maidstone has now been put out.

The fire crews are still on site damping down any remaining hot spots.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said gas cylinders exploded in the fire early on in the incident, resulting in loud bangs heard by residents nearby.

Nobody is thought to have been injured, however a number of chickens have died in the fire.

Two fire engines and a bulk water carrier were at the scene as crews tackled the blaze with hose reel jets.

The cause is not yet known.

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