Fire crews are battling a blaze at a crumbling building and have shut key roads around the property due to fears it could collapse.

People living in Sutton Valence are being urged to keep their windows and doors shut after four engines were called to Sutton Valence Hill just after 12.30pm.

They remain at the scene along with a height vehicle and a bulk water carrier.

Crews have used a fog spike, hose reel jets and compressed air foam to bring the fire under control.

Due to the building being unstable, Kent Police has closed Sutton Valence Hill in both directions.

Nobody has been injured and motorists are encouraged to use another route.

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