A man was led to safety by firefighters as they tackled a blaze at a property.

Two fire engines were called to Mill Lane, in Chatham, at noon today after reports a fire had broke out in a flat.

He was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene before paramedics took over his treatment.

Firefighters tackled the fire using a high-pressure hose and also needed to batter down a door to reach the inside of the flat.

The cause of the fire is thought to be accidental.

It was cleared just after 12.40pm.

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