Firefighters are tackling a blaze which forced a family to be evacuated from their home.

Crews were called to the house in Belmont Street in Ramsgate at 8.35am.

Four fire engines are fighting the flames and remain at the scene.

The fire started in the second floor of the building but firefighters have not been able to establish what caused the fire.

Smoke was seen billowing from the property and the area around the windows has been blackened by the damage.

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet, main jet and water from a hydrant to extinguish the blaze.

A fire service spokesman confirmed all occupants were evacuated from the property.

More as we get it.

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