A man had to be treated for the effects of breathing in smoke after a fire started in a pub kitchen.

The blaze broke out in the deep fat fryers at the Jolly Farmer in Manston High Street, near Ramsgate, shortly after 2pm.

As well as water hoses, firefighters used a fire blanket and dry powder fire extinguishers to tackle the flames, as well as a large fan to clear smoke and fumes from the hostelry, which was forced to close briefly.

A man was treated for the effects of breathing in smoke and passed to the care of paramedics.

The scene was safe by 3pm and the pub reopened a short time after.

In a post on the Jolly Farmer's Facebook page, bosses said: "We had a small fire in the kitchen caused by a faulty thermostat.

"We managed to put it out with the fire extinguishers but because the oil got extremely hot we called the fire brigade for safe measure.

"Both our fryers were covered in foam so they will be binned and replaced with shiny new ones, any food that was out has been thrown and we are currently offering a limited menu of steaks, burgers, sandwiches and lots more in the restaurant and also for delivery.

"Sorry for any on inconvenience caused."

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