Firefighters were called after a hot cigarette sparked a shed fire.

Two fire engines attended the scene in Springvale, Rainham, just before midnight.

Crews put out the blaze using a hose reel jet.

No injuries were reported and the fire is believed to have been started by a hot cigarette.

Crews are reminding smokers to always make sure cigarettes and other smoking materials are fully stubbed out in a sturdy ashtray, and cold before disposal.