Fire crews are continuing to tackle a major barn blaze for a second day.

Three fire engines remain in attendance at Leysdown Road, in Eastchurch, on Sheppey, as they work to extinguish the flames.

Residents are still being advised to keep their windows and doors closed nearly 24 hours after the fire started.

Emergency services were originally called at midday on Saturday, with eight fire engines and a bulk water carrier reporting to the scene.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: “People are still being advised to keep their windows and doors closed in the Leysdown Road area in Eastchurch, Sheerness due to a large amount of smoke coming from a barn on fire.

“Three fire engines remain in attendance at the scene as crews continue to make good progress in working to extinguish the flames.”