Fire crews tackled a raging fire at a pub following reports of a "loud explosion".

Shocked neighbours told of hearing a huge bang before the Chilton Tavern in Ramsgate went up in flames last night.

Josh Roberts captured this video of the Chilton Tavern on fire

The pub in Pegwell Road is no longer in operation.

Angela Bradley shared a video of the fire on twitter, adding: "Loud explosion and looked out to find Chilton Tavern in Ramsgate ablaze."

Six fire engines and a height vehicle were sent to the derelict pub at about 9pm and crews spent four hours tackling the blaze.

Police were also called.

A fire service spokesman said: "There were no reported injuries and the cause is not yet known."

Witness Karen Burridge was staying at her mother's house a few doors down from the pub when she saw blue flashing lights through the window at about 10pm

The mum-of-one said: "I went outside to see what was happening.

“There were a few people outside, but the firefighters had it under control quickly. I think the police and the firefighters did an amazing job to keep the people of Ramsgate safe.

“I believe the building was empty, I think it’s been empty for a while now."

It was the second pub blaze in the county, with firefighters also at the Dirty Habit in Hollingbourne.

The fire was also the third of significance in Thanet yesterday, following a blaze at GB Pizza in Margate in the early hours of this morning, and another at a play park behind Ramsgate fire station this evening.

Michael Milham wrote on Facebook: "Three fires in a few hours. What's going on? One park, one pizza shop, a park. What's next?"

Another commenter posted: "Is Kent on fire tonight?"