Firefighters were called to Marshall Road, Rainham, last night after a garden bonfire spread to a shed in a neighbouring garden.

Crews were called just after 6pm but the 6 x 4 metre shed was engulfed by fire and completely destroyed.

After extinguishing the blaze firefighters spent another 30 minutes on the scene dampening down, and have since warned anyone having a bonfire to take extra care.

Anyone having a fire in a garden is advised to keep it well clear of garden boundaries, limit its size, and not leave it unattended.