A dog had to be rescued from a house in Rochester this morning after a candle sparked a blaze.

Fire crews were called to the property in Darnley Road just before 11am.

Teams wearing breathing equipment entered the building to save the pet and extinguish the fire.

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "It is believed the fire started when the flame from a small candle spread.

"Crews are reminding the public how important candle placement is and that candle shouldn't be left unattended when burning, especially with young children or pets in the house."

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