Police, medics and firefighters were called to a house fire in Maidstone this evening.

The emergency services were sent to Marsham Street at 5.22pm after a fire broke out in the attic space of a terraced house.

It is understood people were in the property at the time.

The road was shut off while the fire was put out.

A KFRS spokesman said three fire engines were sent, adding: "Crews entered the property wearing breathing apparatus and using hose reel jets to fight the fire."

A police spokesman said officers were called at 5.29pm to help Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

He added: "The cause of the fire is not yet known."