Firefighters used a high-pressure hose to put out a car fire this afternoon.

One fire crew was sent to Stangate Road in Birling shortly after 4pm after reports a small hatchback was alight.

They used breathing apparatus while tackling the fire, which was safely put out in around 30 minutes.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue said: "There are no reports of any injuries, but an ambulance was called as a precaution. Kent Police also attended the incident."

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